In every nation’s journey, there come moments when silence becomes complicity — when the price of staying neutral in the face of injustice outweighs the risks of speaking the truth. Today, I feel compelled to raise my voice, not just as a concerned citizen, but as someone who has borne the weight of political struggle, witnessed unspeakable injustice, and remained steadfast in the pursuit of constitutional order and the rights of the people.
A Life Shaped by Struggle
My social struggle began much earlier but even political journey began when I was barely 19 or 20 years old. What followed were years marked by unimaginable pain: third-degree torture, brutal imprisonment, life-threatening hunger strikes, the deaths of courageous young comrades, and the devastation of families who stood for justice. And yet, I have never stepped back. I have remained committed to the values of truth, justice, and the unwavering principle of sacrifice embodied by Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S.).
By the grace of Allah Almighty, no power — no jailer, torturer, or tyrant — has ever been able to strip me of my faith or my allegiance to that path of resistance and moral duty.
The Present Crisis: A Nation at a Crossroads
Today, I write not for sympathy, nor for validation. I write because I believe our Constitution — the sacred covenant between the people and the state — is once again under siege.
This message is particularly directed toward my brothers and sisters who continue to support the current government and General Asim Munir. I understand the sincerity with which many of you may view this support. However, I must humbly but firmly ask: how can we, in good conscience, endorse anyone who tramples upon the very Constitution that guarantees our freedom, dignity, and democratic rights?
General Asim Munir, alongside a select group of senior military officials, has blatantly violated the Constitution in broad daylight. Their actions have not only weakened our legal and political institutions but have also deeply wounded the judiciary, undermined the parliament, destabilized the economy, and silenced the will of the people.
Constitutional Gains Lost Overnight
Pakistan’s Constitution was born from decades of struggle, countless sacrifices, and tireless hope. For the first time in our history, it had begun to earn the respect of every segment of society. It wasn’t perfect, but it had finally emerged from the shadows — no longer mocked, ignored, or suspended at the whim of dictators.
Yet today, all that hard-earned progress stands reversed — not by an invading force, but by one man at the helm of our own military. Through shadowy influence and extra-constitutional maneuvers, he has declared supremacy over all institutions without ever formally doing so.
And we, the people, are being asked to clap.
The Bahria Analogy: When Good Comes at a Deadly Price
Let me offer an analogy we can all relate to.
Many in Pakistan — especially residents of Bahria Town — often feel grateful to Malik Riaz for building roads, parks, and homes. But we must pause and ask: at what cost were these built? Should we ignore the illegal land grabs, the muzzling of courts, the weakening of planning authorities, and the buying of silence?
If development is delivered by dismantling laws, bypassing justice, and nurturing mafias, then it is not development — it is a crime cloaked in concrete.
Sadly, General Asim Munir has now positioned himself as the ultimate patron of such mafias — institutionalizing what once was rogue. In doing so, he hasn’t brought order; he has deepened the decay.
Martial Law Without a Name
And let me say this candidly: a robber who breaks in through the front door still displays a degree of audacity. But a deceiver who smiles while robbing the house from within is far more dangerous.
If General Asim Munir had truly believed in the necessity of what he is doing, he should have had the courage to declare Martial Law openly, rather than governing from behind curtains, manipulating the judiciary, the press, and the electoral process while claiming to preserve constitutional order.
The Choice Before Us
We are living through a critical chapter in Pakistan’s history. This is a time that will be remembered — not for who held power, but for who stood up.
I urge my fellow Pakistanis — especially the youth, the silent majority, and the well-meaning patriots — to reflect deeply. Supporting the Constitution is not rebellion. It is patriotism. Upholding the rule of law is not disloyalty. It is the essence of loyalty.
We must stop pretending that betrayal in uniform is somehow noble, while honest dissent is somehow treason.
Conclusion: Let Us Not Be Silent Witnesses
This is not just about one man or one regime. It is about the future of our children, the soul of our democracy, and the survival of justice in our society.
Let us raise our voices — peacefully, courageously, and legally — for a Pakistan where no man, however powerful, is above the Constitution.
May Allah guide us, protect us, and empower us to reclaim the principles upon which this nation was founded.
Tags: Pakistan, Constitution, Democracy, Asim Munir, Military Intervention, Bahria Town, Rule of Law, Political Struggle, Hazrat Hussain, Justice for Pakistan
