Some Nations Need Bitter Pill
If Pakistan is to get out of the mess that it is in, the ordinary citizens of that country will have to rise in protest against the state of affairs. They must compel their Army to keep away from political decision-making and force elected regime to govern effectively At the very onset of this piece, let me make it abundantly clear that I am no Right-wing chest-thumping patriot. I am an apolitical but rational observer. As far as I can remember, I have always eschewed hawkish rhetoric and observed the minutiae of international relations with enduring patience and a degree of pragmatism. I have always deplored bans ranging from movies, books, alcohol and meats. But the recent terror attack in Uri and a recalcitrant neighbour have compelled me to revisit what I staunchly felt. Dealing with the scourge of terrorism emanating from the western border requires a multi-faceted and draconian approach. Hard decisions need to be made before the spectre of terrorism threatens our way...