Pakistan and the threat of extremism -Turning Point?

[Silaaj]

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.

PPP, MQM and ANP is a political alliance, not a camp. ANP and MQM are slitting each others throats in Karachi, and PPP is watching the show, so they are far from a camp. Malala is a convenient point scorer for them, so no surprises there, plus, they need fodder for the upcoming elections.
PTI, PML-N, JI and JUI are not a united camp either. For one, I dont see any of them ‘supporting terrorism’ or ‘supporting Taliban’. The only point being raised against them is the lack of intensity with which they have condemned (or not condemned) Malala’s shooting…as ‘condemnation’ is the in thing these days.

I personally dont think that Malala’s incident will bring about any change in the way things are happening. Its not as if she will be making Pakistan’s foreign policy and internal security decisions. The only change can be brought about by the government taking a firm line, and following it consistently, rather than having one leg in america’s foreign policy, and the other leg in domestic politics.