Blaming prime minister’s Principal Secretary Fawad Hassan Fawad for corruption and undue intervention, Minister for Inter-Provincial Coordination Riaz Hussain Pirzada quit his position.In a letter, Pirzada told Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif that ‘continued interference’ in his ministry and affiliated departments by the PM’s principal secretary adversely impacted his ministry and thwarted progressive initiatives.He said it had become impossible to continue but a resignation might be an embarrassment at this point. He added that therefore his request was to kindly relieve him of his duties as a federal minister.Pirzada later said he could not keep mum and endure perpetual insult. He alleged that the secretary to PM Fawad Hassan Fawad was involved in billions of rupees corruption and asked “why is NABsilent?”Leader of the Opposition Khursheed Shah, who is always ready in his chamber to comment on any burning issue, spoke in favour of Pirzada. For how long will the PM keep endorsing corruption which is thriving right under his nose, he said.PPP’s ShaziaMarri tweeted that RiazPirzada was the only federal minister who regularly attended NA sessions and spoke reasonably. She added that resignation of Minister explained how such people were treated.PTI’s ShireenMazari termed it a domino effect while a senior journalist and anchor predicted that another federal minister would also resign soon after making corruption charges.Pirzada also came to limelight when in 2015 he accused Saudi Arabia of ‘creating instability across the Muslim world’. He had also blasted the government for approving military courts in the presence of an independent and vibrant judiciary and it reflects weak and coward leadership.
Pirzada might or might not have genuine complaints but it is strange that he is levelling allegations of corruption against others but he himself is resigning to shield charges of corruption against an official working under his very nose. No one would buy the logic being offered by him that he cannot tolerate interference in his Ministry as ministries are not personal fiefdoms. There is a set mechanism to deal with instances of indiscipline, embezzlement and corruption in the government departments and no one can be given exception. DG Sports Board might be innocent but his suspension was under the rule and regulations and he would have every opportunity to clarify his position. Irrespective of veracity of the charges against the DG, the Minister was not supposed to go public and hurl accusations against senior officials.The situation shows thatRiazPirzada has behaved irresponsibly and to the detriment of the Government. He also stated that PM had not given him time for meeting.This carries weigh becausedue to prime minister’s busy schedule he is also not able to give times to party lawmakers, workers and it is creating disappointment for them. The PM should save some time to give attention to resolve his party’s internal problems and the genuine reservations of party workers, leaders should be given due consideration to avoid such situations.
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