The impossible task of reinstating the judiciary was a colossal achievement of the Pakistani people that also signifies a deep rooted need for justice, law and order. Similarly, the Pakistani armed forces have been successful in dismantling the established terror networks in the tribal areas, thus bringing a great measure of peace into the lives of the people. But still the political instability, despite all accomplishments, seems to be continuing?
Apparently, the democratic government had no designs to reverse the Musharraf trends, instead the aid dependent economic structure suited the new government as it allowed them to live in leisure and comfort without having to be bothered about governance issues as those were being taken care of by the US.
The matter needs to be delved in a little deeply where all those need to be exposed that may benefit from a state of anarchy. Lawlessness in the state is being established consciously by various factions for vested interests.
This includes some segments of civil administration, military, judiciary, religious and political parties and the media. It is being perpetuated extensively through the popular media, thus being instrumental in creating hopelessness and despair among the masses
Claims to alleviate corruption and other social vices by leaders, politicians and individuals are nothing but lip service to blindfold the people. It would not be entirely wrong to say that the Pakistani State, therefore, has adopted the Law of the Jungle where it serves only to benefit those on the power spectrum.
The industrial and agricultural bases of our economy are being given spasmodic blows that has proved detrimental and led to its downward slide. Industry that is primarily our backbone has been crushed by the severe energy crisis that includes both electricity and gas shortages. Connected inextricably with it is the livelihood of millions of people that are being deprived of their legitimate share as a consequence.
LUBNA UMAR
Islamabad
