Pakistan under multiple threats
No matter who did wrong, no matter who played below the
belt, no matter who won at eastern front, no matter who will win at western
front, no matter who is arrested at abroad but pressure is on the State of
Pakistan and it is increasing day by day. It changes its faces and phases along
with the colours yet a consistence and constant pressure is there especially
after successful first historic democratic transition. The game started from the return of Musharaf yet now it is gaining momentum. Different players are playing their roles yet some are ready to jump in soon. Signing of Sino-Russian
joint Gas pipeline and lifting of Embargo
on Weapons Sales to Pakistan already deepened the fears. It is 2014 and agenda
for 21st century is in making. As usual powerful countries will try
their best to snatch lion’s share for them. It is time of making and breaking
alliances. Every country, big or small, large or tiny is not ready to share her
cards with any one. It is a game of nerves which needs peace & patience.
But in Pakistan some forces are not ready to think ahead of their noses. The
biggest media group is under attack, negotiations with Taliban have lost its
appeal and now after the arrest of Altaf Hussain in London pressure is
increasing in Karachi. Everyone has an eye on post Altaf MQM vote bank. Replacement
of Altaf Hussain in Karachi & half Hyderabad is a concern not only for
establishment but for the political actors. Keeping in complex situation of
Pakistan It is not a time to settle scores. But Karachi is closed from 36 hours
which is a bad taste. Karachi's situation can add oil in fire. On the one hand
MQM leadership has no reservations on British legal system but strangely fall
out is in Pakistan. From last 36 hours, there is not any sit-in or Dahrna in
London. Is there any external pressure on MQM to seal the coastal city? It may expose in some days. But Pakistan is in
between many complex scenarios these days.
It is a time of
consensus on all fronts through parliament. Either someone like it or not but
crux of the matter is a fact that parliament is the only decent weapon to deal
sharp and big countries. Pakistan has a history to serve big powers and in
final analysis State of Pakistan has not only earned bad name but also failed
to ensure quality of life for its people. It create trust deficit between State
institutions and public at large and that gulf has been often used smartly in
numerous ways. Instead of joining any future stick and carrot show political
elite should consume its energies in developing a consensus with all
stakeholders.
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