Crises, Crises & Crises:

An Agonising Analysis of Pakistan’s Political Malaise Pakistan since its inception has been riven by divisions, chaos and confusion, but today it stands on the brink of a bitter constitutional and political crisis which has assumed threatening proportions.  The current critical situation started with the suspension of the Supreme Court’s Chief Justice in March, 2007 and with the assault on LAL MASJID in Islamabad.  Then on November 4, 2007, came the emergency which again produced serious constitutional and political ripples across the country.  Prior to that we have had the dissolution of national assemblies, breakup of state institutions and takeover by the generals.  Since then uncertainties and upheavals have been a regular feature of our national life.  As student of political science we have been watching the developments with serious concern and wondering how to resolve the crises that have hindred the process of development in the country.  As my contribution to the resolution of crises I have written the above book which may be viewed as a deep, detailed analysis of the causes and conditions that threaten the structure of the state and suppress the spirit of its citizens.  Pakistan’s people are proud and patriotic and love their country from the core of heart.  However, it is abysmally dismal that crises and uncertainties should shatter their confidence in their confidence in their own country and leadership.  It is high time that as nation we adopt a correct course of action and avert the chaos that confronts us from all corners.  In this book we have tried to present the facts, without any bias or prejudice, in proper perspectives, so that the leaders, lawyers and common people of our country could pool their resources to resolve the crises.  With tolerance and excellence, intellect and enlightenment we can undoubtedly face the challenges. President Musharraf himself has been in the forefront in restoring the democratic institutions and giving the press and people freedom of expression.  He has also suggested that the concept of enlightenment is the best course which, no doubt, no sane person can contradict.  It is in the light of these virtues that the present crises need to be resolved.  Any backward moves will not be in the best interests of the state.  We have to see that our state does not fail and our people are not despaired.  Our book confirms the value which must be imbibed to avert the crises which threaten our existence.  They must be based on rational and balanced perception and realistic appraisal of the conditions that otherwise lead to degeneration and disintegration.  As the "practical expression of uncertainties" it is an excruciating experience that makes us conscious of our deficiencies.  Hopefully this book may serve as a new introduction to the dynamic dimension of our national life and as the consummation of our historical existence.