Pakistan has been reduced to being economically captive country, going around the world with begging bowl
Some would say this is the call of fate when time comes back to haunt and when blushes are visible
But then, it is not that human beings would succumb to these pressures easily, no matter how enormous
In the past, with every rising of the sun, much anticipation was associated with reading the newspaper
There is also no denying fact that state should act with its full might to eradicate this cancer
It is time for introspection, initiating a dialogue and generating unity and harmony
As we hit others with blame, it becomes a cause of further pain and anguish
Such has been unfortunate fate of this nation that it has confronted one set of obstacles or other
Streak of light at end of dark tunnel should keep generating hope that one is on right path
It is never easy to pick up pieces from the debris and put them in place to become functional again
Since independence, these institutions have seldom delivered on key benchmarks to propel country forward
All I can say is that strictures may seal my lips, but my heart shall continue to beat even more robustly
One may pick up any avenue of national life to realise that it has either stopped functioning altogether or is precariously close to it
Dream associated with the cherished ideal of freedom has refused to die
Aliya Hamza and Sanam Javed have now been incarcerated for over a year
Till quite recently, it all seemed dark as state institutions were locked up in bloody tentacles of forces of brute power
This kept them busy to an extent that they had no inclination left to attend to other things, gradual destruction of country being most important
I don’t know why and from where this streak of violence has penetrated the societal fabric
This awakening has also come at a critical time when the country is teetering on the brink of disaster
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The time of the holy cows and their aides and abettors may be up
We are living through such times when no professional outfit manifests even the most minimal level of integrity
In 2024 elections, power-wielders went a step too far in decimating two-thirds majority of PTI to help a coalition of corrupt sneak into power
Undying yearning to escape into comfort of another world is a theme that has attracted volumes of literature
There is also prospect of stuffing ballot boxes with votes in favour of parties being promoted by power wielders
There is still stage left for this drama to finally end: that of ECP exercising its right to challenge PHC decision in SC
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