PAKISTAN’S national security is a matter of utmost importance and must never be reduced to political slogans, sarcastic remarks or cheap applause at public gatherings. At a time when the country faces serious security challenges, our defence forces and law enforcement agencies continue to risk their lives to defend the motherland. Their sacrifices deserve recognition, respect and national solidarity, not political mockery.

The recent remarks attributed to Maulana Fazlur Rehman about temporary curfews and movement restrictions in the tribal districts raise serious questions about political responsibility. His sarcastic question about whether terrorists disappear into caves for the remaining five days when restrictions are imposed for only two, along with his comments about trucks moving during curfew hours, may have entertained a political audience. However, national security is far too serious a matter to become material for political entertainment.

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