General (Rtd.) Flathead
“General Phonphan!
is agenda for today’s Karore Commanders’ meeting ready?” asked
general Rathead while taking the head seat on the long green
conference table.
“Yes sir, “replied general Phonphan.
Other Karore commanders were already sitting around the table before
general Rathead arrived. Their aids and staff members were also
present on the side just in case any of the Karore commanders needed
any file or had any immediate question.
Each one of the Karore commanders was dressed in well ironed
uniform. The glow of starch of their uniforms shined through their
eyes. They all were as attentive as ever, because they didn’t want
to miss a word uttered by general Rathead. Although general Rathead
was the busiest person in Pakistan, because he had to chair so many
meetings, nonetheless he always found time and took special interest
in Karore commanders’ meetings. General Phonphan always personally
made sure that every Karore commander was present in the meeting and
all necessary items including pandans and ugaldans
were there.
“Comrades, today, we will discuss our internal and external
situation. General Dhuan will present report on internal fronts and
I’ll report on my external adventures………Yes, general Dhuan, please
submit your report?”
“Yes sir, I have the report on internal front, but, before I present
my report, general Gulgula likes to speak about a very important
matter.”
“General Phonphan, if general Gulgula had such an important item why
it is not included in the agenda?” General Rathead questioned
general Phonphan.
“Sir, general Gulgula came a little late. I was too busy to check
the geo positions of pandans and ugaldans. I allowed
him to speak about the issue before discussion starts about internal
and external situation.” Replied general Phonphan softly.
“Okay, general Gulgula! What is it? Please proceed.” Ordered general
Rathead!
“Sir, I would not have dared to present out of agenda item, but it
is military’s inside item, that is why we cannot put it off.”
General Gulgula tried to cover general Phonphan and explain it to
general Rathead.
“By all means, by all means, if it is military’s internal issue,
general Gulgula, we must address it first. Now, please go ahead.”
Ordered general Rathead!
“Yes sir, we have about 300 generals, but we want to promote about
26 more Brigadiers as Major Generals. It is utmost important. All of
them are doing wonderful job….. But…..” General Gulgula left his
sentence unfinished.
“But what……?” asked general Rathead inquisitively.
“But sir, we have not followed the official procedures to recommend
their promotion.” General Gulgula completed his unfinished sentence.
“Well, well, 300 generals are not really enough. We have to do so
many things. These bloody civilians always create mess. We have to
clean it up. Its okay let us promote 26 more Brigadiers and appoint
them Major generals. The boys need appreciation for their hard work.
Official procedures can wait.” Said general Rathead excitedly!
“Well done sir, well done. We salute you for your leadership.” All
Karore Commanders stood up in their chairs, saluted general Rathead
and sat back.
“Now, can we proceed with the rest of the agenda?” General Rathead
asked general Dhuan.
“Sir, can I suggest something?” implored general Dhuan.
“What is it general Dhuan?” Inquired general Rathead!
“Sir, can we discuss internal and external situation later? I
suggest we should celebrate the promotion of our twenty six new
colleagues.” Suggested general Dhuan.
“Yes, yes, my boys. It is a good suggestion. You must celebrate the
promotion of your 26 new colleagues, and I’ll see you at next Karore
Commanders’ meeting.” All Karore commanders stood up and they again
saluted General Rathead. General Rathead graciously saluted them
back and left the meeting hall.