THE Pakistani nation is in a state of war and our valiant forces are dealing a decisive blow to brazenly violent militants who have wreaked havoc in our country, killing innocent people, armed forces and law-enforcement personnel, besides destroying infrastructure. Militancy and extremism have reportedly cost Pakistan billions of dollars.

The present situation calls for unity on all fronts to strike a fatal blow to the monster of militancy rather than inciting people to take to the streets to challenge the federal government.

Dr Tahirul Qadri and his sympathisers are requested to shun political gimmicks and stand united to boost the morale of all the brave sons of the soil who are laying down their lives to wipe out the militants and terrorists. Challenging the government by mobilising people at this critical juncture calls into question Dr Qadri’s motives.

Naheed Ahmed Mirani
Larkana

Published in Dawn, June 27th, 2014

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