Editorial
Following massive violence, Pakistan, a country with a majority of Muslims, was established in August 1947. Violence was encouraged in the name of religion on both sides (India and Pakistan). Religions were a tool utilised by political authorities to incite the innocent. In the end, the governmental entities were relishing the partition while common people were on the highways to relocate. To put it another way, people had rights as refugees or Mohajirs, while leaders had rights as the heads of their respective governments. Unfortunately, religious figures were also employed by political leaders to motivate their own groups. Millions of people’s suffering worsened as a result of this division, the general populace’s attitude changed from one of peace to one of animosity, and the governing classes on both sides were sadly abusing their positions of power.
Since 1947, Pakistan’s governing class has ignored the country’s shortcomings, public problems, social mysteries, poverty, illiteracy, etc. in favour of pursuing their own aims and purposes. Even the general elections and democracy are fully controlled. In actuality, rulers are essentially the puppets and representatives of the establishment; they are not elected, but rather chosen by it. Significantly, the implementation of new laws serves solely to regulate and confine the thoughts and behaviours of the general public rather than to benefit the country. The ruling elites are preoccupied with appeasing the “decision makers.”
The state of human rights is at its worst; allegedly, police, CCD, and other law enforcement organisations are killing innocent individuals without bringing charges against them. Additionally, the government is assisted in meeting irrational demands by the FIA, NCCIA, intelligence services, and NAB. The legal system is completely overburdened, prejudiced, and catastrophic. Legislation that is inhumane and anti-human rights is being developed, especially in Punjab. Public demands and aspirations are crushed by Punjab’s foolish chief minister and her gang. proposed harsh law “Punjab’s Control of Habitual Offenders and Anti-Social Behaviour Bill 2026,” which completely violates human rights, including the fundamental rights outlined in the 1973 Constitution. By enforcing such rules, the Punjab government is allegedly merely obliging the Establishment to keep track of the whereabouts and reasoning of the general populace.
The public institutes have been entirely become anti-Public. CCD in Punjab and the other forces in Kashmir, Gilgit and Baluchistan etc. are killing people and apparently they are not accountable. Power is being used by the federal government and several provincial governments against political rivals. Unfortunately, the provinces have a high crime rate since it appears like the forces are simply conducting operations against innocent or common people to instill terror rather than against criminals. The social, political, and economic problems have peaked. There is a very strong feeling of animosity towards the federal and provincial governments, particularly in Punjab. This situation is concerning; in order to put an end to the nation’s uncertainty and advance Pakistan toward progress and prosperity, the governing class and decision-makers must understand the terrible status quo with discernment and wisdom.
