Beware. What happened to Dr. Niazi and Dr. Arbab can trigger a chain reaction. Someone is trying to destabilize Pakistan from within. The Establishment needs to be alert. All the stakeholders in the government and public must not harm the larger social and economic interests of the nation.
DR. MUHAMMAD HAFEEZ
LAHORE, Pakistan—At this juncture of our political history, the politicians and the new governments are advised to play maturely. They must not become victims to ‘intimidation’ and ‘provocation’.
At this time, politics of intimidation are dangerous for Pakistan. Events like the one in Sindh assembly, and later the assault on Dr. Sher Afgan Niazi, can trigger a chain of conflict among political workers.
This is the objective of some unfriendly forces within and outside the country. Political stability in the country is counterproductive to their interests. The politicians, the establishment, and the relevant agencies are advised to take note of it.
Politics is usually a partisan activity and most of the politicians can not claim complete virtue.
All the stakeholders in the government and public must not harm the larger social and economic interests of the nation. This is very important at this stage of Pakistan’s geo-political history, as the country is in a process of a significant shift in its foreign policy. It is taking a new look at itself as a new, strong, and respectable nation in the region.
Media plays an important role in the politics of intimidation. Certain television channels tend to promote politics of conflict and intimidation. This is highly counterproductive for the country. They must address the issue of ‘effect’ on public and Pakistani politics. It remains a moral duty of our worthy journalists to safeguard the national interest of Pakistan.
This country has learned a great lesson and installed consensus-based governance after suffering politics of intimidation and conflict for the past six decades. This very important turn in our political history must not be lost. The regional geo-political conditions have provided a great chance to this country to progress and prosper. Every Pakistani must understand the circumstances within which this country is passing and we should disregard anyone who tries to disturb the peace or create rifts within Pakistanis.
Dr. Hafeez is a professor & the Director, Institute of Social & Cultural Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. He can be contacted at drmhafeez@wol.net.pk
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