Minus security detail
Mustafa Kamal was right when he predicted that the former Guv of Sinned would hotfoot it out of Karachi before the ink was dry on the order to replace him. And so it was. Because the former Guv, having fallen out with the Quaid-e-Qiwam and all other factions of the once mighty party, couldn’t afford to stay on in Karachi after the withdrawal of his official security detail. He left for Dubai before the new Guv had taken over, with his security detail escorting him to the airport on a one-way flight. Rumours that he’s kissed and made-up with the Quaid are false. Rumours that he’s made up with the Quaid’s successors in Karachi are also false. The former Guv is relying on ye olde bulwark, the Establishment with a capital E, for his comeback. All they want is for someone to stand up with unqualified courage to the bullying of the Quaid-e-Qiwam, something the old Guv’s not known for.
Get well soon
The late, lamented Big Ben’s youngest slipped on a wet floor and broke her ankle in Lahore. She is now recuperating after surgery and reading books – yes, some people still read books – and eating healthy. With one exception. They say she’s mad about salted, buttered popcorn. Get well soon, young lady!
Lie of the land
The astute Mr AZ, meanwhile, was thinking of returning to The Land of the Pure before General Bobby’s retirement. He’s shelved that plan for the moment and is waiting to see the lie of the land. He has also predicted that his friend Dr A will be released from detention on bail, and that is likely to happen. AZ will not return before Dr A’s bail is confirmed.