Pragmatic Euphony  

The controversy over Asif Zardari’s misspelt remark “to save Pakistan” on the Visitor’s Book at Jinnah’s tomb refuses to boil over. First there was an unwarranted denial by the Presidential spokesman. Then the reputed Pakistani columnist, Ardeshir Cowasjee stood by his version to tell an even more sordid tale of spooks, replaced pages, allegations and counter allegations by the media — indicating nothing but a very image conscious Pakistani President.

Now, the Wall Street Journal has stepped in to close the debate over what President Zardari exactly said in that controversial interview with the newspaper. They have released the audio clips of Zardari’s on-the record remarks. Check them out at The Acorn.

The Pakistani President seems too caught up in a web of image, misquotes and misspellings while the parlous internal security and frail economic situation in Pakistan need his utmost, urgent and undivided attention. As President Zardari probably understands–

We don’t live in a world of reality; we live in a world of perceptions.