The sudden increase of recent acts of terrorism, with particular reference to the 11/11 attack in Karachi, highlights the importance of preventive measures to curb the menace of terrorism as it is causing severe losses to life, property and reputation of the country.
Nowadays, the entire Pakistani nation is fighting a battle of life and death against terrorism. Obviously, the terrorists are fighting on behalf of their masters who have plans to either dismember Pakistan or at least strip it from its nuclear weapons. Fortunately, the will of the nation and the determination of the entire security apparatus, to defend Pakistan with their blood, are standing in the way of their nefarious designs.
This is going to be a long drawn battle. And consequently, our security forces will be offering more and more sacrifices for the motherland.
In this regard, it is proposed that the government should take the initiative to mobilize the public opinion and take the following action:
1. Declare the salary of entire people serving in all the security forces/agencies (armed forces, FC, police service, intelligence agencies, rangers etc) tax free. Plus, they should also be exempted from property tax.
2. Government should create a fund with initial investment of Rs one billion for the purpose stated above. Rest of the amount should be collected as donations from overseas and local Pakistanis on a continuous basis, till such time as the war with terrorists continues.
This fund should be managed by persons of very good repute from government and non-government sectors.
It is proposed that the heirs of each security forces martyr be paid Rs 10 million, as a humble tribute and contribution, for their future welfare from fellow countrymen.
SYED NAYYAR UDDIN AHMAD
Lahore