Pakistan’s problems

There is a consensus amongst all informed analysts that at present Pakistan is facing economic, social, political, energy and a host of other problems of unprecedented proportion. People have been forced to remember military rulers for security and economic stability. Even Imran Khan has given grace marks to Asif Ali Zardari for his performance during his five-year tenure. Though this is a politically incorrect observation by an emerging national leader.

The PML-N government has disappointed the people due to its incompetence, maladministration, arrogance and insensitivity to the basic needs of the people. Pakistan stands isolated in the comity of nations on account of extremism and reign of terror in the country, though included in the group of most corrupt countries of the world.

In provinces situation is not different. The PPP government has failed to provide security of life in Sindh: there is unabated target calling in Karachi and kidnapping in interior Sindh. Nobody has a sense of security in this scenario. KP has been experiencing bomb blasts under the very nose of the provincial government. Other cities are as insecure as the provincial capital. Chief minister Balochistan has also expressed his inability to control the province.

Nobody exactly knows the situation in Punjab; it is all wrapped up. However, media is dutifully reporting incidents of suicides, bureaucratic malpractices and lawlessness in the province.

What is the way out of this critical situation? I think it is time to transcend personal, group, regional and sectarian interests and considerations for the sake of Pakistan. Our forefathers offered historical sacrifices for the love of Pakistan. Let the present creed of political leaders sacrifice their lust for power and decide in favour of a national government. Time is calling them to show statesmanship to save Pakistan.

ASGHAR MAHMOOD

Islamabad