Pakistan's Political Turmoil & Economic Break-Down
(WAQAR MAHMOOD KHAN, Dubai-UAE)
As Pakistan’s federal capital
‘Islamabad’ and provincial capital ‘Lahore’ gear up for a totally serendipitous
political scenario on the country’s 68th day of independence; political crisis
continue to deepen with Islamabad promising to be the most politically
blistering capital round the globe in the next five to seven days, as numerous
political developments are surely to be reported.
Keeping in view ,multifarious ongoing political developments, analysts and
political experts are the front-runners in presenting their respective opinions
to fill-up the minds of those who aren’t able to understand what’s behind the
scenes and what itself is on the scene happening in Pakistan, bringing the
country’s economy to a stand-still and creating a horrendous political turmoil
across the country.
Business activities are declining owing to the latest political developments in
Pakistan. I recently came to know that share prices at Karachi Stock Exchange (KSE)
extended their free fall today as concerns over deteriorating political
situation continued to weigh on the market.
The decline was greater than yesterday’s massive 4.5 percent erosion in equities
value and anti-government protests on August 14 in Islamabad are expected to
bring more political instability, the dealers feared. This is seen to further
sabotage the current market outlook.
‘Moreover, shipping containers block roads leading into central Islamabad,
placed by security forces hoping to halt protesters supporting anti-government
politicians. Police in riot gear can be seen taking up positions across the city
as authorities suspended mobile phone and internet services in many areas.
Meanwhile, those worried the government may cut off fuel shipments to slow
demonstrators have lined up at gas stations’
“The pandemonium that is being witnessed across the province of Punjab is too
unnerving, as political activists clash on with police. It seems the political
polity is heading towards an undesired situation wherein the representative
dispensation will be at a sordid loss. Surprisingly enough, the two major
contenders vying for street agitations against the government — vowing to bring
it down by hook or crook — are disgruntled to the core and do not have a
foolproof alternate governance strategy at hand. “
What I personally consider is that a voluntary compliance with whatever is
associated to a conscientious state of mind, aimed at the observance of ethical
duties, so as to save the destruction of state possessions and the development
of a sense to abide by the rules set; is must to be transpired among each
citizen, whosoever.
The Government of Pakistan has the right to counter all elements, who are a
threat to it but at the same time its highly important for it to take bold steps
which could serve the larger interest of the country and its people. Creating
hurdles for the general public by placing containers all around, can never be
justified, whatsoever and yes if such is being done for public safety, then let
all know that how such steps ensure their safety.
I wish for all those to succeed who are truly patriotic politicians and those
who desire an actual reform in the current political system. However, those
could never succeed whose thoughts and ideas are aimed at the fulfillment of
their vested interests and aren’t at all favorable for the peace and stability
in Pakistan. This is because, Pakistan can never afford bloodshed on the expense
of a so-called liberty and other issues associated thereby.
Pakistan’s ideology is sacrosanct as enshrined in the Constitution. It says,
“Pakistan is to be governed by a democratic system, based on the principles of
the Quran and Sunnah.” That constitutes our national purpose; one which every
Pakistani must defend for what he owes to the country.
I wish for all politicians to unite for the sake of Pakistan’s peace and
stability and struggle for all whatever is directed towards a stronger,
strengthened and a stabilized Pakistan.
Long Live Pakistan !!
Pakistan Zindabad !!