Pakistan's institutional crises

The country is possibly going through the critical impasse of its history. The entire system seems to be deplorable and it has now entered into passage of  complete chaos, devastation and deadlock. The masses who are the real powerhouse in totality seem to be in fences though at the times coming out hard through protests and burning public properties. The other frustrating element is that people have lost faith in the democratic system because of failure of coalition government to deliver for the general masses. If the situation lingers on little longer we could witness another coup d'etat which will only add fuel in the fire.

If we just assess overall scenario it will signal that all institutions are at loggerheads. The executive and parliament are face to face with judiciary. The supreme court's decision to disqualify the PM Gilani bothered the government and they shielded parliament for their safety and changed the Contempt of Court Ordinance. The current legislation might provoke another crisis with judiciary and their is possibility that Supreme court might strike down the law. All the stake holders have reached at point of no return.

Since the last general election the current coalition which took the helm of the affairs of this country, the government hasn't been able to deliver on any ground be it management of the economy, governance, energy issues, terrorism and above all growing rampant corruption. The government has been just claiming for tall buildings. The ground realities suggest that people are very pessimistic about overall conditions of the country  and if this frustration is not halted at any stage it can create serious crises and nobody will be spared from it.

The government just concentrated and took every step to save their skins. They encouraged cronyism, collapsed almost all public sector enterprises and never took any concrete steps to redress burning issues related to public. This was the time when people contacted supreme court to put bandage on  their burns. Government's indifference attitude towards apex court was beyond any apprehension and they time and again considered court's steps as intervention in their executive affairs.

The Government's affairs with army has also been unparalleled and full of distrust. It stretches back to the government's notification to put ISI into interior ministry, Kerry Luger bill and memo gate to be mentioned are few of the examples which created bottlenecks in their relationship retrospectively.  But army being firm on security issues, foreign affairs resisted all the government's affairs and at the times back fired. The things were messy at extend that an intervention by army was near possibility but due to international security environment, judicial activism, civil society  and growing isolation of country globally couldn't provide an ideal
platform for long boots to take over.

The government and media battle couldn't have been rule out. The current democratic dispensation never handled media smoothly and did everything to lessen the fast growing impact of media. Government used all means through Pemra, harassment, ban on advertisements to crush the dissent voices but it never resulted in favour of government as media stood firm, steadfast and enjoyed greater support from the masses.

The ongoing institutional crises poses serious threat for the country and it has created deadlock. The state can't function as it is being run currently. The all stake holder's and especially sitting  government must come forward and announce the elections as soon as possible. Elections are part and parcel of any democracy. The people of Pakistan must be given chance to give fresh impetus to the system. It should be noted that its in greater interest of this country that its all institutions remain functioning, provocative and work for the prosperity of people otherwise country already trespassing through critical juncture may nosedive further. 

Burning Balochistan

Pakistan is passing through an era consists of political instability, economic collapse, internal disturbances, foreign invasions and institutional imbalances. The state is in chaotic situation. The overall state of country is in deep despair and disarray. The situation demands to form a unity to redress the affairs of crippling state. The all political and military leadership has huge burden in their shoulders to prevent the state from total anarchy and despotism.

The growing unrest in Balochistan has created serious bottlenecks for the country. Balochistan  constituents  half of Pakistan and if it is taken out of equation the state would soon fall into its footings. Pakistan might have survived the separation of Bengal but it wont afford the break up of Balochistan from federation. Its a rich province full of natural resources i.e Gas, Gold, Platinum, coal, copper and one of the longest coastal belt.

The history is evident that Balochs have been always mistreated, killed , kidnapped and targeted on fearful perception of being them disloyal and rebellion. Had any lesson taken from history of our former British masters who maintained that Balochs should always be treated with utmost respect then situation wont have reached at existing  levels.

Balochistan has faced innumerable military operations since independence. The loyal sons in likes of Nauroz, asad mengal, Nawab Akbar Bugti, and countless people have been murdered on false accounts and promises. One can't negate the reaction of Balochs in return because if you send weapons you wont be given roses in return. The Balochs have assumed the role of warriors and they are in mountains to fight for their cause and by doing this the endless war of bloodshed and insurgency has actually taken its course. Once peaceful Balochistan is surrounded with unholy war of wants and interests.

The waging military operation isn't optimal solution to solve the otherwise political issues. the growing unrest since martyrdom of Nawab Akbar has influenced the international players to intervene and accumulate their vested interests against Pakistan. Balochs on other hand are considering the external help as blessing in disguise and are pushing themselves forward near to point of no return. Its irresponsibility of Government to feel the velocity of deepening crisis in making and take meaningful actions to avoid another East Pakistan.

The distrust between establishment and Balochs have compounded and widened with passage of the time and it might not be easy to bring the wounded tigers on table talks. However, if Pakistan can talk to Terrorist Talibans and enemy India then why not the doors of diplomacy should be opened for the Baloch brothers who  are fighting on reactionary grounds.

The political leadership should have powers and mandate to listen the grievances and pinpoint the practical solutions if at all we are serious to save our country from further deterioration and degradation. We will have to adopt brinkmanship approach and concede all rightful demands of Balochs to avoid further disaster. it wont be easy ride to convince the dishearted Balochs but its our collective responsibility to fasten the art of diplomacy and make something out of hopelessness and sorrows.

I would maintain that constitutional guarantees, complete autonomy, De-militarization and total acknowledgement of their rights could be some conclusive steps to revive the lost love. But if we continue our denial and keep using the force i am afraid our offshore enemies are ready to balkanize our motherland.