Clouds of uncertainty

Previously, it was said that after the impeachment or resignation of the president the deposed judges would be restored immediately. It was supposed that this impeachment process would take about a month or more and it was certain that this process would increase the uncertainty in the country. But fortunately it was resolved within a fortnight. The political leaders have in more than one accord had not only made their position clear about the restoration of judiciary but they have not denied at any point of time that they will not restore it. In fact this is the position between acceptance and denial which is creating confusion and uncertainty. The people cannot make out that what these leaders want, what they are going to do and where they would stand in the future.

This situation has left the people only speculating and doing nothing. They are urging the leaders to take some position and let the nation know what would be the future course of the country. As time passes and no conclusion seemed to be in sight the people would certainly lose faith in the political parties and the leaders to whom they have given their mandate. It is for sure that the people of Pakistan will not wait and this has been made clear to them through different means.

This decision of the restoration of the deposed judges was delayed due to the impeachment process but now the PPP led government has no excuse. In fact, this is the question of the credibility of the parties in the coalition (with PML-N out) which would decide their political future. The longer the condition of indecision remains, the more they will lose their credibility and therefore the people would suffer.

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