In all litigation (Muqadama) there is a ‘Complainant’ and ‘Respondent’ while the case is heard by the judge in an open court. Those who are affected seek relief from the afflicter through a legal process; the roles are clearly defined. In certain situations, at times frivolous cases are filed to get a desired outcome. Even public at large is declared ‘Respondent’, which is termed as a fixed match or ‘Noora Kushti’ in Urdu. It was widely believed that the decline of the sport of traditional wrestling was because of such encounters where the winners were already chosen before the start of the contest.

The people of Pakistan have been hurting, their complaints have gone un-heard. Cooked-up cases have been filed against them. Those in authority seem to be disinterested in providing remedy or relief. There is a famous verse in Urdu poetry which translates as; ‘The son of Mary can cure all diseases except mine’.

Ailment must be detected for effective treatment otherwise it is a futile exercise. What ails the masses or awam? The list is long, but the important issues are utility bills, rent, health, education, food. It is a very difficult balancing act for most people on fixed salaries. Let the complainant come up with the complaints for the respondent to resolve. The judge, jury, aggrieved cannot be lumped together as has been the case in the land of the pure. Who will hear our genuine case?

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