Many critics say that the democracy rotten democracy, as they like to say it is not the panacea for all ills but they should not forget that democracy, whether brought about by one party or coalition, may be a bitter pill but much better than getting victimised under arbitrary rule of one man, having no say or participation.
Furthermore, we say that Pakistan is suffering from various maledictions like misgovernance, regionalism and ballooning economic crisis but it needs to be realised that this dismal state of affairs is our own, not of government or of some other society.
It needs to be owned and improved by us, not just the government alone. Therefore, nationalistic approach coupled with support for democratic forces is required at every level instead of castigating government only. In this regard, media and civil society can play an active role.
HEENA KHAN
Lahore
