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| Unrest in PoK | | | The escalating unrest in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) paints a grim picture of a populace pushed to the brink by economic hardship. As the total strike against soaring prices of essential commodities like wheat flour and inflated electricity bills enters its fourth day, the streets have become battlegrounds where protesters clash with security forces.
At the heart of the matter lies the economic distress gripping the region. The skyrocketing prices of wheat flour, a staple in the diet of many, have made it increasingly difficult for families to put food on the table. Coupled with exorbitant electricity bills and burdensome taxes, the financial strain on the average citizen has become unbearable. In such circumstances, it is unsurprising that frustration has boiled over into mass protests.
The response from authorities has been heavy-handed, with security forces resorting to force to quell dissent. Scenes of protesters clashing with police, wielding makeshift weapons against baton charges and tear gas, have become distressingly common. Such confrontations have deepened the divide between the government and the governed, further eroding trust and exacerbating tensions.
The grievances voiced by the protesters are symptomatic of deeper systemic issues that have not been addressed for past many years . Suppressing dissent has sown the seeds for future unrest, creating a cycle of instability.
One key aspect that cannot be overlooked is the role of the government in perpetuating or alleviating economic hardship. While external factors such as global commodity prices may contribute to the rise in wheat flour costs, the government has a responsibility to mitigate the impact on its citizens through targeted policies and interventions. Similarly, measures to streamline taxation and ensure transparency in electricity billing are essential to alleviate the financial burden on households. But it appears that federal government in Pakistan is least bothered about setting things right.
There appears to be no accountability and transparency in governance. The people of PoK have a right to know how their resources are being managed and how decisions that affect their lives are being made. A culture of transparency not only fosters trust between the government and the governed but also enables more effective oversight and accountability.
The government turning a blind eye to the suffering of the people and resorting to repression has sown the seeds for further unrest and instability in PoK. |
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