VOICE OF THE PEOPLE: The recent electoral outcomes in Israel and the United States carry a message that political leaders cannot afford to ignore. In Israel, voters rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing coalition amid profound weariness over regional instability. On their part, American voters went against the ruling Republican party, delivering a historic rebuke fuelled by deep public frustration over the unpopular war in Iran. In both the countries, the electorate linked aggressive military entanglements to spiralling cost of living. Citizens demonstrated that militarism no longer guarantees security or political survival. They refused to sacrifice their economic wellbeing and moral standing to sustain open-ended hostilities. Instead, candidates championing peace, accountability and diplomatic restraint scored landmark victories as public sentiment turned against unending warfare.
Muhammad Faizan Ali
Karachi
UNEXPECTED BEHAVIOUR: This is with reference to the report “Ministers return fire after Fazl’s NA tirade” (Oct 30). The opposition politician has been saying things one would have least expected from a seasoned politician of his stature. I am reminded of another politician from Karachi who uttered some equally disrespectful words that subsequently led to his ouster from national politics. Will the religio-political leader meet the same fate?
Malik ul Quddoos
Karachi
SNATCHINGS IN PESHAWAR: The rising incidents of mobile phone snatching in Peshawar have created a sense of insecurity. It has been observed that suspicious individuals — pillion riders on motorcycles without proper registration number plates — are frequently involved in such criminal activities. Peshawar Police should launch special snap checking of motorcycles, particularly those without registration number plates. Also, strict verification of motorcycle registration documents and identification of suspicious persons may effectively help prevent street crimes and apprehend the culprits.
Irshad Ahmed Khan
Peshawar
Published in Dawn, November 15th, 2026
