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| Playing into the hands of the enemy |
| 2014-01-06 |
| [Pak Daily Times] At least 16 people, including a policeman, have been killed in the fresh wave of assassination in Bloody Karachi ...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous... . In a deliberate attempt to give a sectarian colour to the violence, special care has been taken by the killers to systematically hit Shias and Sunnis in different localities dominated by each sect. Karachi is otherwise peaceful when it comes to citizens living together, whether Shias or Sunnis. Animosity between the sects is consciously staged through assassination or other tactics by the elements aiming to divide and bring communities into conflict with each other. The other day two members of a Sunni religious organization were killed in Islamabad. A tit-for-tat atmosphere has been created in the country to trigger sectarian sentiments among the aggrieved. The Rangers-led operation in Karachi breaks down every now and then when some 'other' forces breach the peace of the heavily guarded city and strike at their targets. This 'other force', lately identified by the Rangers as a political party, seems to be involved in triggering sectarian violence in the city. Karachi has been under the control of the Rangers for almost fifteen years now. On many occasions they have indicated the involvement of a political party in disrupting Karachi's peace or in other illegal activities. Unfortunately the name of the party has never been revealed. The suspicion though in every circumstance is cast on the MQM. The latest indication by the Rangers raises a similar apprehension. However, if you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning... nothing could be said with certainty unless the Rangers or the government exposes the party with evidence. Another element that could be responsible for creating sectarian violence in the country could be the Taliban. Their vested interest in stoking sectarian skirmishes lies in weakening the state and dividing society along religious lines. The MQM's involvement in sectarian killing, if proved, could also mean that the party is playing into the hands of its enemies by strengthening their cause. As the religious divide deepens and tears society apart, the Taliban would get automatically benefited. The Taliban's only agenda is to weaken the state. Their tactics though vary. Lately however, sectarian violence has come out as a potentially more potent and easy way to get the desired results. Therefore any party creating a political crisis along these lines is indirectly strengthening the hands of the Taliban. For MQM, if involved, it is a moment of reflection considering that they take the Taliban as their enemy. |
| Posted by:Fred |