The aim of authorities should be to create adequate employment opportunities; improve income distribution and protect the poor and vulnerable. It is essential to understand that the citizens of Pakistan have achieved democracy after long years of dictatorship. We shall not let the democracy derail and give a freehand to the militant organisations.
Unemployment and abject poverty attempt to traumatise sanity in any part of the world. These are branches of terrorism and they must be eradicated from grass root level to restore peace and tranquillity in Pakistan. In the current time of turmoil when imperfect governance beset the masses, police must play a vital role to prevent anarchy. Just as the police have a responsibility to perform duty in the country, the people have a similar duty towards these brave officials. It is imperative that we must acknowledge the hard duties our police perform. It is necessary that we minimise the trust deficit with the police that has been increasing every year.
I urge authorities to arrange seminars and workshops which actually will bring the police and citizens together so that there issues are addressed. The war against terrorism can only be won if the citizens and law enforcing agencies are co-operating with each other.
ALI HAMDANI
Texas, USA
