"A hair-raising tale" joke
This one comes from General Pervez Musharraf's trusted personal barber who had become infected by the popular demand for the restoration of democracy.
One morning, while clipping the president's hair he asked:' Gareeb pur war] When are you going to have elections in Pakistan?'
The president ignored the question with the contempt it deserved from a military dictator. At the next hair-cutting session, the barber asked:' Aalijahl Isn't it time you redeemed your promise to have elections?'
The president controlled his temper and remained silent.
At the third hair-clipping session the barber again blurted out:' Banda Nawaz, the awam (commofi people) are clamouring for elections; when will you order them?'
The president could not contain himself any longer and exploded:' Gaddaar I will have you taught a lesson you will never forget!' and he ordered his minions to take away the barber and give him ten lashes on his buttocks.
The barber fell at the'great man's feet and whined:' Zill-I-Illahi (Shadow of God), I eat your salt; how can I become a gaddaar (traitor)? I only mentioned elections to make my job easier.''What do you mean?' demanded Gen. Musharraf.
'Every time I utter the word election, your Excellency's hair stands on edge and is much easier to clip.'
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