At present, our country’s security forces are facing suicide attacks, bomb blasts, sectarian violence and target killings coupled with intermittent battles with the militants.
Besides civilian casualties, more than three thousand soldiers and policemen have become martyrs in war against terrorism while maintaining the integrity of the federation. According to the finance division’s statement, Pakistan’s economy suffered a loss of more than Rs 2.1 trillion (2011 report) due to the ongoing war on terror.
I request that our politicians must stop manipulating the same for their own self-interests. By setting aside their differences and by showing power of tolerance both our rulers and opposition parties need to act upon a policy of national reconciliation to cope with the problem of terrorism and to stand before external pressure.
RABIA FAYYAZ KHAN
Karachi
