Something has changed. Hence, something has to give. Else, the lava is about to erupt. Once it does, it will engulf everything in its way. Those in power are in a state of denial. Those not in power are indifferent to the sufferings. And it can’t get any worse than that. Rather, it’s a sign of things to come ie red hot magma all over the place.
We may comfort ourselves with the idea that Pakistan was created in the name of Allah. Its creation was no less than a miracle, and there were countless sacrifices which made our freedom possible. But we didn’t value this hard earned freedom. We cannot fix the blame on each other because all of us are responsible for what has become of Pakistan. Not a single person is absolved of this crime. Not a single institution is absolved of this crime. We have gotten so much used to living dishonest lives that simple truths and acts of kindness appear to be outlandish behaviour. One thing is for sure, we all shall be together in hell.
Since we all are responsible for the this misery, some of us may have to accept the greater share of the blame. First in the line is top military leadership which directly or indirectly controlled the country, intermittently took full control through martial laws and ironically claims to be apolitical as claimed by DG ISPR just last week. Second in line is the deity of justice. Then are the rest of the institutions, politicians and the rest of us, including you and me. They continue to suppress and we continue to be suppressed facilitated by all institutions between the most powerful and the powerless. And the cat and mouse goes on. Despite all this, people’s romance with the army was never sullied. But something has changed. May be next part could explain what has changed!
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