PML-N seems oblivious to the angst and anger shared by ordinary Pakistanis at how Pakistan functions. Its response, that this is how things have always been, now seems callous. What we are witnessing is the tipping point of public disdain for our power elites’ abrasive and arrogant sense of entitlement. Khan might be focused on the unjust enrichment and indiscretions of our political elite sans PTI. But it is only a matter of time that public attention turns to others as well: the power, pelf, protocol and profligacy of all elites — generals, judges, babus et al. Imran Khan isn’t about to stop adding fuel to the fire of public resentment. The khakis aren’t about to intervene, the judges aren’t about to induce regime change and Nawaz Sharif isn’t about to resign. Thus we are gridlocked. But what is worst is that when PML-N isn’t acting like all this will blow over without consequence, it is sulking over being asked to behave like fiduciaries of public authority handed to them as a trust. Growing public disquiet and a government living in its cocoon is unsustainable. Something’s gotta give.
Posted on: Tue, 07 Oct 2014 20:41:12 +0000
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