The minister is undeniably correct in putting forward his stance over resolution of political issues
LAHORE: Recently speaking to the media, Minister of Interior Ahsan Iqbal called for an end to politics of confrontation stating that political opponents and parties should engage in dialogue and hold talks to resolve issues with mutual agreement. The minister also stated that sit-ins and demonstrations bring a bad name to the country and are detrimental to the image of a nation. The minister is undeniably correct in putting forward his stance over resolution of political issues, however, lately, his own party has been following the same path. Confrontational approach towards other political parties and state institutions has politically isolated the ruling party and its government.
With Maryam Nawaz regularly issuing anti-judiciary remarks, and the news reports about Nawaz Sharif planning to launch a campaign targeting the judicial verdict against him, the PML-N’s policy is diametrically opposite of what its minister has said. As political cooperation is essential for the functioning of democracy, it is important that the PML-N first give up the politics of confrontation.
Raza Ahmed
Published in The Express Tribune, December 22nd, 2017.
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