That said, what is taking place with respect to the arrest of political workers in Punjab, and other crude attempts to thwart NS’ return to Pakistan, is morally utterly condemnable. Frankly, I fear that the govt would deport NS to Saudi Arabia upon his return to Islamabad or, at the very least, arrest him. Either of these steps would only strengthen NS’ political standing, weaken the govt’s moral position even more, and further polarize the Pakistani society. The Chaudries of Guj may get their wish for imposition of emergency in the country after all.

All this further reinforces my pwn conviction that a durable change in Pakistan’s politics and governance can only emerge as a result of sustained struggle by the people themselves, assuming that the judiciary continues to firmly stand its ground and is willing to uphold the rule of the law at all costs.

May Allah(SWT) Protect Pakistan.