Legislators' suspension

Transparency and accountability are cornerstones of any democracy. But it appears the current nascent democratic setup has yet to catch up on such ideals. Recently, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) suspended membership of 231 legislators of the National Assembly, Senate and provincial assemblies for not submitting the details of their assets and liabilities by the deadline as prescribed by the law.

Chronic abuse of power goes unchecked

The recent television footage of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MNA Anjum Aqeel escaping police custody with the help of dozens of his supporters has once again brought forth the haughty mindset of our political representatives, which allows them to feel entitled, untouchable and beyond the law of the land.