Sometimes parties can make mistakes, but one has to then express one’s reservations in private.
NIDERRAU, GERMANY: I agree with much of what Raza Rumi has written in his piece “Who’s afraid of Sherry Rehman” (November 6). I like Ms Rehman; she is independent-minded, educated and does not pretend to have a holier-than-thou attitude. She does not wear a headscarf and talks to men. But she has to learn to toe the party line. If one doesn’t agree with central committee decisions, one cannot be considered a loyal party member. Sometimes parties can make mistakes, but one has to then express one’s reservations in private.
The demonstrations in front of her house were shameful. If nothing else, she should be appointed an ambassador to an English-speaking country; that will enhance Pakistan’s image, something which needs to be done.
Sharif Lone
Published in The Express Tribune, November 7th, 2010.
