Today Islamabad looks like Holland on a Sunday. The city is completely closed for all traffic, nobody can come in or go out. So this means I need to spend the day on the Tourist Campsite.
The reason? A 6-day demonstration. In Pakistan, this demonstration is called “The Long Mars”. People from all corners of the country come to Islamabad. The Supreme Court Judge, who was fired by the former president Musharraf, did not receive a promised reinstatement of his position. Furthermore, the President is accused of corruption. But corruption in Pakistan is nothing special. It doesn't matter if you are a cab driver or a president, everybody uses his connections. But anyway… this time it is more serious. The progressive opportunists announced already a revolution but the more conservative Pakistani knows this demonstration will have no effect.
Probably this demonstration will also end with a couple of friendly turns. The Supreme Court Judge will receive his reinstatement and the President will keep his job. In Pakistan you do not achieve anything without the help of friends.