Discussions on religion and politics should be done with some caution because any individual’s commitment to both topics will be like devotion. But it can be felt that the Chinese people seem to respect all religions. They do not consider any religion as a threat to them, but everyone has the freedom to live according to their beliefs, but some rules and regulations have been laid down for the discipline of the state. International norms are also applicable in all cases. They are considered in the same place in every religion. Justice and fairness, respect for human and humanity, avoiding fraud in affairs and acting with truth, are several guiding principles which every civilized society recognizes. Individually and collectively, society thrives if these principles are adopted. No country can say that it can achieve progress by neglecting justice in its own country. Especially, if the state and its institutions do not establish high values, commit atrocities against their people, then the downfall of that state is certain. Therefore, whether the state is built in the name of religion or non-religion, it is necessary to establish justice and fairness to maintain it.
After returning from Tiger Hill and Temple, Mr. Stone brought us to a huge mall called Marriott Court Yard, this is a great shopping mall with all the major brands of stores and the restaurants were also amazing. Marriott Court Yard. , there are also high-end hotels. It was our farewell dinner in a way as we had to arrive at the Beijing airport by the next evening. From where Miss Tong had arranged for our return.
Before wandering through the shopping mall, Mr. Stone took us to a Chinese restaurant where we were surprisingly served Pakistani-style milk tea. It turns out that milk tea was also served in certain restaurants. While everywhere else black tea or green tea was served. However, the trend of coffee has been developed in many countries. Many people prefer coffee over tea.
The Chinese dishes were also very unique, chosen by Mr. Stone himself. He has the experience of meeting people from different parts of the world, so he is well aware of the habits of people of many countries. After enjoying the food, everyone wanted to roam around in the shopping mall and at the same time Noman Nizami Happy Buddah was being warned that you must do photography, but never try to get lost in this mall. We started walking in the mall and Dr. Mohammad Ali Ehsan started checking the shops for some more shopping in which Shabbar Naqvi was also supporting him. Nauman Nizami saw a playland crowded with children and became engrossed in taking pictures of them.
Mr. Stone started asking me questions, this question was very interesting that boss! How is Bangladesh ahead of Pakistan in economy???
Mr. Stone’s question, I felt like a hard punch, then I gave him different explanations to hide my hurt. I made excuses about the situation in Pakistan, the war situation of the last forty years in Afghanistan, the effects of terrorism, etc., but Mr. Stone did not seem satisfied, he wanted to hear the truth from me more. Although my first explanation was also appropriate, he believed that the leadership of your country is very weak, the punishments for corruption are negligible, there is no stability in the country, so your progress is broken. Mr. Stone’s talk also reminded me of the words of Professor Dr. Thang, who thought that you people are too hot on politics. So the focus on the economy is diverted. Your priority is politics. But economy is not the first priority of your political leadership. It is also a fact that stability comes at that time. When the political unrest subsides. There is no end to political unrest in our country. There are powerful occupations everywhere in the country. Therefore, the common people are not getting the opportunity to participate in power. Federation, province, local govt or other institutions are having a powerful influence in all. The power in the country is in a few hands and the situation is not returning to normal due to this political unrest.
Mr. Stone’s information was very much about Pakistan, he used to say serious things even in his laziness. After a while it was revealed that Happy Buddha was lost somewhere, because Shama Manshi was tired of looking for him, Dr. Mohammad Ali Ehsan, Javed Malik and Shabbar Naqvi had gone and sat near the bus . Ahmad Khan Malik was blushing with anger but Nauman Nizami was in some inaccessible part of the mall. Mr. Stone said that he had searched everywhere, but could not find the Buddha. Nauman had definitely found a Chinese group with whom he was also doing videography but was out of sight. At last he himself appeared smiling from one side, and Ahmad Malik explained his concerns to him in a very good manner. I said let’s forgive him today because he is sure to leave home tomorrow. “Tomorrow we have to visit the bus factory and then leave for Beijing, so we will have to be more punctual,” Mr. Stone said.
In the morning, it was surprising that all the members of the delegation were entering the hall for breakfast keeping in mind the punctuality. Javed Malik, as usual, was engaged in hands-free conversation with Wife in Pakistan, but was also informing her about the breakfast dishes. At that time we also had to check out. Although there was no significant increase in our luggage, we still cautiously wanted the luggage to be weighed from the hotel, so we tried our best to make the lady at the reception understand that we needed a weighing machine. But it was getting very difficult. A mobile translator was also resorted to but the woman proved to be a staunch Chinese. As if our language was native according to our country. Knowing only Chinese, suddenly Mr. Stone arrived, who eased the difficulty and announced that there was no weighing machine available. Earlier the hostess at the reception took wait to mean wait and offered to keep our luggage in the waiting room. However, the word load is used more often, Mr Stone explained. Meanwhile, all our members were present at the reception and had also benefited from the early morning breakfast. The bus was ready for departure and we had to go to the bus factory Higer where important members of their team were waiting for us, from the same company Pakistan has also imported buses. They are manufactured by the same company, the electric bus is also manufactured by the same company.
As soon as our delegation reached the main gate of the factory, after the security check, their senior managers of marketing for South Asia and other team members including engineers were there to welcome us in front of the head office. They gave a very warm welcome and in the briefing room the series of information about the company started.
We were told that although this company is also primarily owned by the government, it is being run in a completely professional manner. This is the reason why this institution started in 1998 has reached many milestones of success. Exports buses to more than 100 countries around the world. It also sells at least 60% of its production in its own country. Buses and coaches of different capacity are also being prepared.
The marketing team also patiently answered our questions. Ahmad Malik’s specialty is business and economics, so he asked detailed questions. Javed Malik also increased his knowledge and inquired about bus trade.
Dr. Muhammad Ali Ehsan and Shama Munshi were also trying to know about their business strategy. As Shabbar Naqvi is very interested in cars, he was asking about the modern electric car and he said that we will now give you an experience in a driverless bus ,not just an electric one. Note that we are not only doing business but have also achieved significant success in research and development. Before we enjoyed the driverless bus ride, gifts were exchanged and they presented us with models of their buses to remember that we had come to the bus factory, we had gifts of Jinnah caps for them. were Around five or six officers were also informed about its usefulness by wearing the Jinnah cap that it is attributed to the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah. About which he was already aware. And some officers had also visited Pakistan. He said that his company is setting up a bus factory in Faisalabad in collaboration with a Pakistani company. Chinese Brothers looked very handsome wearing a Jinnah cap. Earlier, Consul General China was also gifted a Jinnah cap by Karachi Editors Club in Karachi, surely it is a great souvenir.
An electric bus without a driver was standing ready in front of the gate. We all got on board even though the pace was kept reasonable as it was still going through the experimental period.
A road has been made for test drive in the bus factory and we also had a pleasant experience of it. After that we got to see the bus making process which was an amazing experience. How the bus preparation process is completed. The production line was working very efficiently. I am reminded of the Bus Body Makers and Truck Art people of Pakistan, who produce indigenous buses and trucks without any research and development. Government patronage is negligible while China’s bus factory was established with government support. Our governments started the bus service by ordering buses from many countries, which we ended like other institutions due to corruption. The story of every institution of ours ends with corruption. We have ruined the successful institutions ourselves. The more powerful and vicious he was, the more he contributed to the ruin of institutions. Today, Pakistan has reached a stage of reconstruction.
Once the visit to Higer bus factory was over, the marketing officers gave a warm farewell once again. The Special Coordinator of the Foreign Office from Beijing was also present to assist us in the meeting, we also thanked her. Mr. Stone said that we have to get to the station as soon as possible because there is no chance of the bullet train being late and it will take you about four and a half hours to reach Beijing where Miss Tong will be waiting for you. Who will say Good Bye to you from the airport and you will leave for your homeland Pakistan.
