PAKISTANIS demanding the imposition of martial law are being naive and seem ignorant of the past. They seem to forget that the nation has already passed through this experience before and more than once. Martial law in this country has never been condemned when they occur. However, the story is different when they have overstayed their welcome.

I request all citizens and political leaders across the divide not to exploit our beloved country for personal benefits and strive to make it a successful democratic nation.

Ahmad Raffay
Lahore

Published in Dawn, September 3rd, 2014

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