Nitpicking won't do

THE ongoing session of the Parliament is dealing with an issue, which has serious consequences for Pakistan's integrity and economic welfare. The parliamentarians have therefore to realize the importance of debating it with utmost earnestness so that a consensus is evolved over policy guidelines to improve the security situation. A failure on their part could be catastrophic. The phenomenal rise in the terrorist attacks has given birth to a widespread sense of insecurity and has had a highly negative impact on national economy. Both the government and the opposition owe it to the nation to work together to reach the much-needed consensus. As things stand the performance by both sides has left many dissatisfied and disturbed.