Pakistan’s politics is going through a crucial turning point in its history these days, with the opposition moving towards confrontation with democratic measures to oust the democratic Prime Minister, putting the democratic system in jeopardy.
The no-confidence motion moved by the opposition is a democratic process on which a political battle is going on inside the assembly. However, it is unfortunate that the government and the opposition are making a democratic process controversial. Interestingly, the ruling party has been protesting in the streets during its tenure, which is a unique event of its kind.
Regardless of the success or failure of the no-confidence motion, the government is constantly sending a message to the people to gather in Islamabad and it is a matter of concern that people are being brainwashed against their opponents in the name of religion. The opposition is not far behind either. The opposition has also lined up for the contest in Islamabad.
The Supreme Court has also expressed surprise over the government’s preparations in view of possible tensions in Islamabad and Prime Minister Imran Khan and federal ministers are sending a message to the people to leave their homes to protest, giving the impression that it is not the government but Pakistan is facing the problem.
The presence or absence of the Prime Minister is a political process and should be handled politically. On the one hand, the government is claiming that the numbers are full for no-confidence and on the other hand, the people are being provoked and a glimpse of this has been seen in the recent attack on Sindh House.
The Federal Ministry of Interior Affairs has called for additional Rangers and FC troops to avoid tension in Islamabad, but a handful of personnel could not control the crowd of thousands or millions. In this regard, senior political leader Chaudhry Shujaat has earlier warned the political parties and the government that if any casualties occur in these circumstances, no one will get anything but remorse.
To date, no Prime Minister of Pakistan has completed the five-year term. All democratically elected Prime Ministers lost their office in one way or another. The current government is moving towards its fourth year. In such a case, if the prime minister completes his term, it will give stability not to the PTI but to the entire political system of the country.
Today, can be a difficult day in the political history of Pakistan as the government and the opposition in power are going to the people with their demands but it must be borne in mind that the democratic forces have no room for any unwise decision or action. And the party that does so will be responsible for wrapping up the political chessboard.
