Raging militancy

As if the scenario was not frightening or depressing enough, militancy with internecine religious motives rages on in Kurram Agency, in utter disregard of the need of the time for unity among Muslims the world over, irrespective of their sectarian affiliations. Since the recent round of fighting between two sects erupted there some time back, more than 100 people have been killed and nearly 180 injured.

One hopes that soon after the internal political deck clears, the government would address the issue of terrorism and extremism with a sense of purpose. The scourge of terrorism that militates against all positive aspects of life just cannot be allowed to go unchecked and needs the most urgent attention. That is one reason for a quick resolution of the political crisis. A commission to examine the whole gamut of issues involved should be constituted to see how best to deal with it.