In any democracy, protests are a normal and important way for people to express their concerns. Yet in Pakistan, the government – especially the interior ministry – seems determined to treat protests as a threat.
Using power to crush protests will only deepen divides. It is not just unfair but counterproductive. Dialogue, compromise, and respect for public opinion is the only way forward.
Wasif Khaliq Dad
Rawalpindi
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