Agitation movements have always been criticized in Pakistan. This is probably the second in Pakistan that such a movement is being welcomed by all sects of society. The first one was against Ayub Khan, which forced him to resign.
Regardless of the the debate that agitation is good or bad, the lawyers movement in Pakistan is a sign of life in the Pakistani society. The people of Pakistan were so immune to political changes, corruption and misuse of power, they never really bothered about coming out on streets. Probably the credit goes to free media, or indirectly then COAS Pervez Musharraf. It is due to this political awareness that lawyers movement is gaining momentum and people from various segments of society are realizing the importance of participation.
The more people realize their power to act and force democratic governments and dictators to bow down to their demands, the better it is for Pakistan. Its time now that people of Pakistan start making their own decisions and at least try for the betterment of the society.
Filed under: Politics | Tagged: aitezaz ahsan, asif zardari, iftikhar chauhdry, imran khan, judiciary, lawyers, pakistan
