Pakistan and the threat of extremism -Turning Point?

[Amal]

Re: Pakistan and the threat of extremism -Turning Point?

@Ali_Syed

Is it really a turning point? Maybe not, as the public is still divided between two distinct camps. PPP, MQM, ANP being on one extreme and PTI, PMLN, JI and JUI on the other side. The solution of the issue could be between the two positions. I don’t think any one has the solution (including the army) to the menace, and it would be a daunting task for any one to accomplish. Its an existential threat for Pakistan and needs to be sorted out asap, a political consensus needs to be developed as a first step as to how we should proceed ahead.

Definitely not a turning point — just a matter of shame and a window to the psyche of the nation which is unprecedentedly divided against itself. We have set no cutoff for aberrance, be it politics or religion.

By the way, the second camp has one more group — the military. But you are right that no one seems to have a clue, including the army.

In my opinion, solution can come from the same place wherefrom the problem has come. Military cannot win you the war, tribals can. We can reinforce them with our military might. But resistance against militants and post-resistance situations must be led by tribals themselves.