Whose war is this?

Pakistan is passing through a very critical time of its history. After a long spell of dictatorial regime, the main political parties and other groups are striving hard to put the country on track and in this process, they have carried out marathon rounds of negotiations and slowly but surely are finding out long term solutions for the very ticklish political and economic problems of the country. Their achievements are not minor. They have got rid of a dictator who was bent upon sticking to power at any and every cost. The beauty of situation is that every problem was solved in a smooth and peaceful way. The new coalition government, contrary to the desires of all western powers made many treaties and agreements even with the troublemakers and those who were fighting against the writ of the state to resolve issues. The Government tried to find out homegrown solutions to all the problems without accepting any dictation from the outside world in the hope that these disgruntled elements would see the light of reason. Every one was expecting that in the post -Musharraf era, these forces of violence will die down and a new dawn of peace would emerge. Unfortunately these hopes and expectations did not see the light of the day.

It is quite clear from deadly acts of terrorism since March this year when the newly elected coalition government was in place that the agenda of these forces, fully aided by foreign elements and enemies of Pakistan, is to destabilize the country and stop the process of socio economic development. In the wake of this new situation, it is duty of every Pakistani to tighten his belt against these anti-Pakistan, anti Islam and anti-human forces. We have to show extra vigilance at individual and national level. All political forces must join hands to evolve a comprehensive strategy to combat terrorism in the country. We have to take measures against this menace on war footing. The government should sensitize the citizenry regarding the motives, strategies and machinations of these enemies of humanity.  People should be guided by the media and security agencies towards workable measures at every level i.e. in homes, bazaars, public places and offices. We must prepare ourselves for a long drawn-out war against the terrorists who are no more evasive and elusive.