THE ongoing sit-in and protests in Islamabad have a positive side for our lower middle class and upper middle class who have finally realised that they have their own personal right in the politics of Pakistan.

They now think about their rights and understand the value of their vote. People are now demanding reforms to have their basic rights. Such protests must be encouraged to ensure the spirit of the constitution.

Sheharyar Ali
Karachi

Published in Dawn, September 1st, 2014