The plan of the federal government to block all prepaid SIMs has generated a needless debate which could have been avoided in present circumstances when our economy is already in shambles and allegations of violation of human rights in the country abound. There are factors pertaining to individual liberties as well with this decision. The biggest worry is that if authorities can implement such draconian measures without any significant opposition, its natural temptation will be to take even more freedoms away from citizens, again using the threat of terrorist attacks as a justification.
SYED NOMAN ASLAM
Wah Cantt
