The opposition in a democratic setup is not just a check on the government but also an active partner in handling various national and international issues. This is not so in Pakistan where the opposition is busy in either litigation against the government – hampering any executive action it takes – or in a tirade against the government in the national press. When it comes to the national issues like flood relief efforts, NRO, Nato territorial incursions, they are either silent or not helping the government in any way. If this is the role of the opposition, then what is the role of a state enemy?
ANJUM ALI
Lahore
