A VIDEO posted on social media by a journalist recently went viral and even the mainstream media used it to communicate the gravity of the situation.
In the video, supporters of the main opposition party were seen breaking into the corps commander`s house in Lahore.
This was sure an embarrassing `first`. If it goes unchecked, it would set in motion a dangerous game.
It was unprecedented and, frankly speaking, unacceptable. Even during directmilitary rule, political workers use d to criticise the dictators fiercely, but the ire of protesters was never directed against the institution.
The opposition has been on the front foot since the military started distancing itself from national politics. The consistent tirade unleashed by opposition leaders has poisoned the minds of their followers.
A commentator recently stated that the words and actions of the opposition party may cause them much harm. After the dark day of May 9, it seems the opposition is not quite mindful of what may well be in store.
In the absence of a deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the national economy is already suffering big time, and inflation is likely to become part of life in Pakistan. This may make the present coalition government extremely unpopular and may cost them the next elections. Regardless of what one part orthe otherstandstogainin such a scenario, it is time to worry for the country and the nation.
As the country`s economy is teetering on the verge of default, agitation and damage to public property are only going to add to the country`s problems. The political opposition should give the matter some thought and look beyond the immediate for the sake of the country.
