A severe political crisis has gripped Pakistan ever since the ouster of the PTI government led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan through a vote of no confidence. This crisis has led to extreme uncertainty in the country which has crippled the economy. According to various statistics, the PDM government has lost the general public’s confidence, and Mr. Imran Khan’s popularity is growing daily. The most troubling outcome of this turmoil is the public’s distrust in the government fueled by false media propaganda. Severe police brutality to curb protests, against the current government, has caused anger and fear in the people of Pakistan. Ever since this crisis started last year there has been a severe brain drain. Most of the top minds of Pakistan have left the country as they don’t feel secure in the country of their birth. The economic situation in Pakistan has gone from bad to worst and Pakistan as many industries have shut down due to the increase in the cost of production and lack of raw materials, this has led to a surge in the unemployment rate. Hyperinflation has drastically increased the cost of living; food prices are increasing on a weekly basis and prices of necessities have gone beyond the reach of the ordinary Pakistani. High inflation coupled with unemployment has resulted in a rise in crime, adding to the troubles of the working class. The government, it seems, is concerned with everything and anything except doing what is expected of them. Pakistan is apparently headed towards anarchy as there seems to be an absolute absence of governance. In addition to this, the country’s already scarce resources are being squandered to curb any form of opposition with extreme force. Law enforcement agencies have resorted to criminal methods to silence all forms of criticism in the name of restoring the writ of the state. Even the slightest criticism is perceived as being backed by the opposition and is being brutally squashed. The unlawful arrests of civilians and media personnel and the inhumane treatment during custody are nothing short of a violation of basic human rights. The judiciary has also been dragged into this political mess and is being coerced to gain favorable judgments. This measure is extremely dangerous as one by one all institutions of Pakistan are being weakened. The Constitution of Pakistan has apparently been violated and that too by the political forces. The ruling coalition needs to understand that this will not yield any good results for people of Pakistan and even for them. The politician’s especially ruling coalition criticism of the military institution’s interference will no longer remain justified as they themselves are willing to violate the constitution of Pakistan for their personal gain. Political forces need to understand that they are about to cross a line from where there will be no return. All these extreme measures that are being taken will serve as a precedent to be used against them at the right time. The constitution of Pakistan serves to protect the country from complete anarchy and to safeguard the democratic structure of Pakistan. If Pakistan’s political forces are the ones breaking this constitution, then it will be tantamount to digging their own grave and serve to pave the path for non-democratic forces to unwillingly take over.
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