Daily Times

Sir: The ongoing political instability is a severe threat to the nascent democratic transition in the country. A retrospective look reveals that this sort of enduring political strife has repeatedly destabilized democracy and led to undemocratic forces overthrowing the democratic forces. In addition to this, it has also impacted socio-economic and socio-political issues as elected governments focus on saving their government rather than looking for solutions to problems. The ongoing political dissension will lead to chaos and anarchy. This strenuous effort will, ultimately, end in either the prime minister’s resignation or a coup d’état. Its omnipresent effects will be undoubtedly troublesome and vexing.

There is a dire need to come out of this quagmire in order to save the nascent democratic transition in the country. This goal can only be achieved through courage and valour. To solve this conundrum, the efforts of the undemocratic forces must be contained. Only a pragmatic approach can save this newly born democratic transition. PML-N, which is at the helm of affairs, must learn from its previous experiences, otherwise history will repeat itself.

KASHIF AHMAD

Islamabad