Four leaders enjoying PM’s protocol

[pkpatriotic]

Four leaders enjoying PM’s protocolMonday, July 14, 2008
By Tariq Butt
ISLAMABAD: At least four leading figures of the present ruling coalition in centre revel in elaborate official protocol and security paraphernalia reserved for the prime minister. They are Yousaf Raza Gilani, Asif Zardari, Nawaz Sharif and Rehman Malik.

"They have at their disposal bullet-and bomb-proof high-powered jeeps that they use during road travels. And police commandos accompany them in large numbers for their security," a senior official told The News.

Among them, Prime Minister Gilani has the most extended safety net around him, having the largest number of vehicles under his use. Asif Ali Zardari, who has a large number of PPP loyalists accompanying him all the time, also enjoys official protocol similar to the prime minister. Besides the federal security, Zardari is provided with provincial protocol when he visits a particular province.

Like her slain wife Benazir Bhutto, Zardari heavily relies on PPP loyalists for his security. The government has also provided a comprehensive security cover to Nawaz Sharif, the second major partner in the ruling coalition.

Apart from the federal paraphernalia for his protection, he also has the Punjab police's protection shield. Besides, a number of his PML-N workers also always accompany him. For his role in the war on terror, Rahman Malik, Adviser to the prime minister on interior, is heavily protected and enjoys a security akin to that of the premier.

 

[kashifpso]

Are these things suitable for a poor country and in such cruitial econimical conditions.

 

[araz]

Are these things suitable for a poor country and in such cruitial econimical conditions.

Bhai.
You have to be thankful to Allah that it is just 4 and not 400lol:. We have a VIP culture and this is just a glimpse of it.
On a serious note, imagine what would happen if we had an incident similar to Liaquat Bagh. PPP is already reeling with the loss of its leader, what direction would the country take if we had another such unfortunate incident. The Government has to protect these peoplefor this reason.
Araz