Headlines:

• UK Prepares Emergency measures for euro collapse to prevent an influx of people and money
• Syria: Arab observers witness death and destruction but it is not enough
• Iran threatens to block the straits of Hormuz
• Turkish police arrest youths for insulting Israel
• Director Swiss Bank said that Pakistan has 97 billion dollars in Swiss Banks

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UK prepares emergency measures for euro collapse to prevent an influx of people and money:

Ministers are considering draconian plans to prevent a flood of money and people heading to Britain from Europe if the ailing single currency collapses. Experts fear that the collapse of the euro would lead to the widespread movement of both people and money – with potentially damaging consequences for Britain if left unchecked. The Treasury has drawn up contingency plans to prevent investors shifting huge sums of cash from the Eurozone to Britain – amid fears it could lead to a surge in the value of the Pound. And it emerged yesterday that Britain’s borders could also be temporarily sealed against economic refugees from Europe if the collapse of the euro sparks widespread civil unrest on the Continent. The Foreign Office is also working on contingency plans for the emergency evacuation of thousands of British expats and holidaymakers from stricken countries. Ministers fear the break-up of the euro could have a devastating effect on Britain, dashing hopes of a recovery and sending the economy back into recession.

Britain can plan all it wants to deal with the collapse of the euro, as it is not immune from the structural economic problems affecting all western economies. And most likely it too will become a victim of its own financial system. Allah says: “And (then unbelievers) plotted and planned, and Allah too planned, and the best of planners is Allah.” [TMQ Al-Imran: 54]

Syria: Arab observers witness death and destruction but it is not enough:

Violence has escalated across Syria as the Arab League observers continue their mission to find signs of a brutal crackdown. Activists claim troops opened fire on unarmed protesters, killing at least six. The Arab League began their one-month mission on Tuesday, starting in the city of Homs where scores of protesters have been killed. They were greeted by angry crowds who feel the Arab League’s presence is doing nothing to bring an end to the violence. They spent two days visiting problem districts of Baba Amr, Bab Sbaa and Inshaat. The clashes come as Syrian activists and human rights groups voiced concern over whether the Sudanese general leading the Arab League mission is an appropriate choice. They claim his own defiance of war crimes tribunal relating to Darfur means he may not display balanced judgement. But the Arab League has said it is confident that the experience of General Mustafa al Dabi will enable him to assess the situation in Syria properly.

What a farce the Arab observer delegation as become. After having observed death and destruction on the streets of Syria, they still require more proof of Assad’s brutal killing machine. Likewise, the unwillingness of the world powers and regional countries to take any action as they did in Libya, points to collusion with Assad’s regime to give it more time to crush the uprising. It is clear that the despotic leaders of the region have thrown their weight behind Assad and want him to prevail, so they can feel secure on their thrones.

Iran threatens to block the straits of Hormuz:

Iran would find it ‘really easy’ to close the world’s most important oil transit channel, the Strait of Hormuz at the Gulf’s entrance, but would not do so right now, Iran’s navy chief said Wednesday. “Shutting the strait for Iran’s armed forces is really easy – or as we say (in Iran) easier than drinking a glass of water,” Admiral Habibollah Sayari said in an interview with Iran’s Press TV. “But today, we don’t need (to shut) the strait because we have the Sea of Oman under control, and can control the transit,” he said. Sayari was speaking a day after Iran’s vice president, Mohammad Reza Rahimi, threatened to close the strait if the West imposed more sanctions on Iran, and as Iran’s navy held wargames in international waters to the east of the channel. In response to Iranian threats, the US Fifth Fleet said, “Anyone who threatens to disrupt freedom of navigation in an international strait is clearly outside the community of nations; any disruption will not be tolerated.”

The Iranian leadership displays a set pattern of rhetoric and empty threats, which ranges from the Jewish State’s oppression of the Palestinians to America’s crusade in Iraq and Afghanistan. If the Iranian leadership was sincere it would have acted long ago to protect the interests of the ummah and Islam. Instead, they pretend to champion Islamic causes, while providing active assistance to the West in putting down the uprising in Syria and dimming the resistance in Afghanistan against the US occupation. Allah says: “They (think to) deceive Allâh and those who believe, while they only deceive themselves, and perceive (it) not!” [TMQ: al-Baqarah:9]

Turkish police arrest youths for insulting Israel:

Turkish police have arrested 30 youths after they began an anti-Israeli protest during a basketball match between Turkey and Israel in the central Turkish city of Kayseri. Police entered the basketball stadium in Kayseri city after a crowd of Turkish spectators, waving Palestinian flags, began the protest. As the protest continued, Israeli players left the playing ground. “They have been accused of insulting Israel,” the police said, referring to the Turkish protesters. This is not the first time the Israeli players have been forced off the court. In 2009, Israeli players left the court when some 3000 Turkish fans disrupted a basketball game in the capital city of Ankara.

What can one expect from the likes of Erdogen who was insulted publicly by Shimon Perez, and his country not only refuses to apologies for the Mavi flotilla killings but is currently contemplating to recognizing the so called Armenian genocide. Furthermore, how it is that protesting against Israel’s is regarded as a crime and is punishable, whereas the punitive killings in Palestine by Israel are not treated by Erdogen as a crime.

Director Swiss Bank said that Pakistan has 97 billion dollars in Swiss Banks:

Recently the Director of a Swiss Bank said ‘Pakistanis are poor but Pakistan isn’t a poor country.’ He added that 97 billion dollars of Pakistan is deposited in respective bank and if this money would be utilized for the welfare of Pakistan and its people then Pakistan can make tax less budget for 30 years, can create 60 million jobs, can carpet four lanes road from any village to Islamabad, endless power supply to five hundred social projects, every citizen can get 20000 rupees salary for the next 60 years and there is no need to see IMF and any World Bank for loans.

This is not the first time accusations of such nature have been made against the elite in Pakistan. Many sources have indicated that Pakistan has both the money and the resources to become a major power in the world. But as long as the people seek change through the inept and corrupt systems of democracy or dictatorship, the elite will continue to fleece them and deprive Pakistanis of their rights. The current political reconfiguration of Imran Khan’s PTI party with ex Musharraf cronies and corrupt politicians from PPP and PML-N is not change but efforts to protect the status quo. Only through the re-establishment of the Khilafah, will Muslims of Pakistan be free from the tyranny and oppression of the elite class. Allah Says;”… whosoever follows My guidance, will not lose his way nor fall into misery.” [TMQ: Taha:123]

06 Safar 1433
2011/12/31