In the wake of consistent intelligence failure in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, resulting in ever-increasing terrorists attacks, the federal government has decided to transfer more than 300 officers and agents of intelligence agencies (excluding ISI) under its control.
For damage control, the government wouldn’t like to publicize these transfers, calling the action as a “routine” activity. However, in real terms no one shall expect much out of this. Isn’t it interesting that army spokesman was compelled to issue a statement denying any link between army and sectarian terrorist organizations? At the same time the Punjab government is again being alleged for having a soft corner for sectarian outfits.
Liberal parties who have been taking a tough line against Taleban and other terrorists are also on the retreat. Echoing the religious parties’ demand to open dialogue with Taleban, liberal parties have also abandoned their stand against Taleban, perhaps to gain some political advantage in the upcoming elections. — Masood Khan, Jubail
Sectarian killings
