Pakistan state, society, government and populace are under unprecedented moral, political, social, psychological and strategic pressure.
On one side is the militancy that has struck us hard while on the other the US is increasing pressure with every hour to take action against certain so-called militants. The ongoing US aggressive design to perhaps raid Haqqanis network in North Waziristan may prove to be very explosive in nature resulting in total breakdown of the so-called Pak-US partnership. But this may well prove to be a blessing in disguise for us who may have to rely upon own resources once the US and other aid agencies cut us off.
Pakistani nation always performs better under pressure. Let’s be united to withstand any challenge.
RASHID MAQSOOD
Lahore
