RED TAPE-ISM (Red Tapism)

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Hasan ZuberiChief Executive

Momentum PR & Corporate Communications-- www.mpr.com.pk --

Profile: Hasan ZuberiQualification: MBA (Marketing)

Experience: 15+ years (in PK, UAE, SG & ID)

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Associations: Council of PR, Mensa, MEPRA, MAP

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Life is full of

… and each color has its own significance, philosphy,

psychology …

Yellow Journalism - زردصحافت

Black Sheep, - کاالقانون

  Go-Green - باغ سبزBlue Ocean,

… andRed Tape-ism

… and even terminologies

Red Tape-ism ~ our topic for today

Red tape is a derisive term for excessive regulations or rigid conformity to formal rules that is considered redundant or bureaucratic and hinders or prevents action or decision-making.

It is usually applied to

governments, corporations and other large organizations.

What is meant by Red Tape-ism?

red tapen.The collection or sequence of forms and procedures required to gain bureaucratic approval for something, especially when oppressively complex and time-consuming. The American Heritage® Dictionary

Dictionary Definition of Red Tape

red tapen.obstructive official routine or procedure; time-consuming bureaucracy - Collins English Dictionary

Often used as a synonym for

Bureaucracyشاہی  نوکر

فیتہ سرخطوالت دفتری

پرستی  ضابطہ

Urdu Definition of Red Tape

History of originFirst noted in historical records in the 16th century, Henry VIII besieged Pope Clement VII with around eighty or so petitions for the annulment of his marriage to Catherine of Aragon.

The pile of documents can be viewed rolled and stacked in their original condition, each one sealed and bound with the obligatory red tape, as was the custom.

History of originHenry VIII’s dispute with the Papal in Italy gave rise to the sentiments of having own power on the religious regulations …. Hence the Church of England was given more powers … and it was the creation of Protestant Christianity

It also gave religious regulations …. Hence the Church of England was given more powers … and it was the creation of Protestant Christianity

History of origin

Use of Red tape continued after that and since 17th century all legal and official documents have been bound with red tape. The first reference can be find to this practice is the 1696-1715 ~Maryland Laws:

"The Map upon the Backside thereof sealed with his Excellency's Seal at Arms on a Red Cross with Red Tape."

History of origin

Most popular association:Cutting the red tape; is still a popular electoral and policy promise all over the world including Pakistan.

Red Tape-ism in Pakistan Jan 2011 – Red Tape hindering progress on Balochistan Package

Jan 2011 – Onion orders mired in red tape

Laws to reduce Red Tape-ism

In Pakistan, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chief Justice of Pakistan, Provincial Chief Ministers all have called for implementation of laws for reducing Red Tape-ism in their respective domains

In the United States, a number of committees have discussed and debated Red Tape Reduction Acts

… and till date any progress on the issue of reducing red tape-ism is pending in related circles, wrapped in big files with a red tape on it.

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