Pakistan and the making of a civil war

I have reason to believe that the civil war has already started. What prompts such a thought is the fact that the deteriorating and deepening socio economic and cultural divide has brought us to the point where we witness no rule of law or writ of government anymore.

The pillars of the sate have been razed to the ground and there is not even a single institution that could establish itself during all those years. The people lack confidence in government and its functionaries and are no more afraid to take law in their own hands for their own security. The state and its powers and authorities are being openly challenged and threatened.

We have always been a divided nation rather a divided lot or a bunch of crowd. The smaller de-unifying groups have always easily penetrated and found big inroads in our society. The people have always proudly rallied round those destabilizing groups that have nurtured and propagated every negative sentiment ; be it the provincialism, sectism, regionalism or bradarism.

The global political scene has only aggravated the situation. Various international lobbies are actively pursuing their hidden agendas to maneuver the situation to their advantage making things even more precarious for us. The invisible hands pulling the strings of power have their own vested interests and malicious designs.

The economic downturn, adhocism and lack of planning have made the life of a common citizen miserable. Poverty, inflation, unemployment and underemployment have risen manifold. The life and property of the people are at stake and completely insecure. Education, healthcare and utilities are becoming increasing unaffordable. Traffic and pollution problems continue to hound the masses. The stress levels are increasing bringing the intolerance levels to a flashpoint. Middle class is crumbling intensifying the divide between the rich and the poor.

On the other hand the social and cultural divide is deepening. The stratification on the basis of “fundamentalism” and “enlightened moderation” instigated a virtual civil war. Many parts of the country are still inaccessible and the number of casualties and the suicidal and other fatal attacks are a witness to the fact.

At this point in time, I reckon, its more about the survival of the “coconut” than worrying about the monkeys. But if the status quo prevails and the vicious circle continues its roll then I am afraid there is less hope and more disaster to expect.

My earlier post on the subject is also relevant to the discussion.

http://www.chowk.com/ilogs/66974/48505

A very good analysis of the situation in hand! The fresh post-election days seemed currents of fresh air for the ailiing polity but the euphoia it seems is evaporated in the thick air. Things are getting from worse to worst. The only thing that is certain in todays Pakistan is uncertainity. May Allah bless us all!