A tough game for the Captain

KPK government is very interesting and gives a student of political science a very good opportunity to learn. The largest ideological group is of symbolically religious reactionary right, who never had an opportunity to hold the reigns of any tier of government in Pakistan. These highly ambitious reactionary rights are facing immediate challenges in shape of terrorism and revival of economy in KPK. Not a day goes by without killings since the new government in KPK took over. Reactionary right seems baffled over bloody beginning of its rule which is taking toll on the nerves of its law makers; recently one of its parliament members gave a very controversial statement about the killer of former Punjab governor. KPK is standing at crossroads, with all its potentials and natural blessings awaiting correct political decisions. Some young PTI lawmakers, from KPK, often draw a very interesting analogy between suicidal bombings and drone attacks. PTI has got tough times ahead as they have already lost their MPAs to terrorist attacks. PTI’s narrative of blaming the west for all the social ills of Pakistan might have sold well in elections, but would be seriously tested under its own administration in KPK. PTI has become a sort of slave to its own pre-election narrative, as a reactionary it would be hard for the party to review its narrative. They definitely would stick to their tune for a while to save face, but like all intelligent people in politics, they would certainly make political maneuvers over their reactionary stance on drones and suicide bombings. The Captain is facing immense challenges. Any knee-jerk reaction to the provocation of opponent team may result in loss of advantage to rivals. We all wish him well but hope that he uses better discretion when taking decisions.MALIK ATIF MAHMOOD MAJOKA, Australia, June 26.

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