Declining trust

Democracy is all about peaceful dialogue and reform to engage any dissent or discontent. The country is already challenged by economic and socio-political threats. We have hit a point where trust in the state and faith in the future both seem to be at an all-time low. The government cannot afford to exacerbate these issues. The national leadership must help bridge the inequalities that fosters deep-seated resentment among the people.

The leadership needs to reassess their approach to handle further polarization and realize its responsibility. There is a saying that if you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always gotten. Clearly things need to be different. Peace cannot wait forever.

Engr Viqar ul Haq

Islamabad