In the wake of consistent intelligence failure in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan which has resulted in ever increased terrorists attacks against general public and religious/sectarian minorities, the federal government has decided to transfer more than 300 officers and agents of intelligence agencies (excluding ISI) under its control. For damage control, government wouldn’t like to publicise these transfers, calling the action as a ‘routine’ activity.
Isn’t not interesting that army spokesman was compelled to issue a statement denying any link between army and sectarian terrorist organisations? At the same time the Punjab government is again being alleged for having a soft corner for sectarian outfits. Liberal parties who have been taking a tough line against Taliban and other terrorists are also on the retreat; that’s evident from the outcome of ANP’s called All Parties Conference.
Therefore, no half-hearted efforts by army and federal/provincial governments can take us anywhere unless the whole country gets united in its resolve to root out the terrorism. Only then political parties, security forces, judiciary and media may feel the heat. But this is not going to happen and tomorrow will be bloodier than today.
