Mr Zardari’s sickness became the talk of the town. At first, it became a suspense drama, everybody was waiting for the curtain call. People discussed in their drawing rooms whether Mr Zardari would come to Pakistan or not. After his arrival the last night, I think the only thing left for the people to bet upon might be how long can he govern further.
It’s so pathetic and sad that the government and the opposition exploited his illness, the former to stay in power while the latter to exploit the situation. It is also beneath any moral standard to make such a delicate issue a tool for their personal gains. National politicians and government officials should be above such petty things.
ASMA AHSAN
Islamabad
