Qamar Zaman Kaira’s entire political posturing reeks of double standards and shameless political opportunism. He bellows about principles and rule of law, yet every time he’s cornered on his own party’s backroom dealings, he either equivocates or conveniently feigns ignorance. Let’s break down the hypocrisy, using the very examples you’ve highlighted:
- 26 November Justification
Kaira insisted 26 November (presumably referencing a protest or significant political event) “shouldn’t have happened,” but in the same breath rationalized that the state “had no choice.” The twisted irony is that if the PPP (which Kaira represents) truly believed an event was so detrimental to national stability, then tacitly endorsing it or excusing it on behalf of the “state” reveals the PPP’s willingness to accommodate any narrative that helps it cling to power. They’ll cry foul over protests, blame the chaos on others, and yet disclaim responsibility for their own role in fueling the political rift.
- Admission of COAS Bajwa’s Instructions to Revolt
Kaira even acknowledged on video that then-Chief of Army Staff Qamar Javed Bajwa instructed the PPP (and others) to revolt against then-Prime Minister Imran Khan. This bombshell alone exposes how the PPP’s top ranks—Kaira included—colluded with unelected powerbrokers to topple a sitting civilian government. Worse still, while PPP spokesmen shriek about “democratic values” and “constitutional supremacy,” they themselves have historically allowed and even welcomed interference from institutions that should remain neutral. Kaira’s admission basically cements the narrative: the PPP cozies up to any powerful actor who can serve its interests, democracy be damned.
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- 190 Million Pounds Scandal (Malik Riaz & NCA Case)
Kaira’s brazen admission that he “never received any deal or agreement letter” in the Malik Riaz–NCA (UK’s National Crime Agency) case—yet still rushed to condemn Imran Khan over that very case—spotlights a hallmark PPP move: punishing political opponents first, asking questions never. If Kaira truly had no substantive evidence or official documents in hand, why did he so zealously trumpet Imran Khan’s guilt? This is purely a smear tactic: championing unverified accusations to destroy political foes. Meanwhile, when it comes to accountability within their own ranks—be it corruption allegations in Sindh or questionable alliances in Islamabad—figures like Kaira suddenly play dumb, brush it under the rug, or resort to vague platitudes.
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Historically, the PPP has always sold itself as a populist party championing democracy and the common man. Yet time and again, it has proven incapable or unwilling to uproot systemic issues within its own ranks. No matter how loud Kaira or his party roars about “saving democracy,” their real actions—aligning with whatever power center benefits them, ignoring evidence of corruption at home, launching witch-hunts against rivals with flimsy or nonexistent proof—speak volumes. This is not some anomaly; it’s decades of practiced hypocrisy.
Ultimately, Kaira perfectly embodies the PPP’s modus operandi: talk of constitutionalism and meritocracy on TV screens while being knee-deep in shady maneuvers behind closed doors. They decry protests one day and justify them the next. They hurl corruption allegations at opponents without evidence, yet when hard questions about their own scandals arise, they hide behind denials and deflection. It’s laughable they still try to lecture anyone on transparency or legitimacy.
If Kaira had the slightest intention of being taken seriously, he would stand by verifiable facts before launching accusations and own up to the PPP’s complicity in backroom dealings—be it collaborating with military strongmen or indulging in patronage networks. Instead, he perpetuates a political culture of impunity and hollow moralizing. That’s the only consistent thing about his track record: feigning principle while indulging in every underhanded maneuver that has rotted the political system from within.
