Why #Pakistanis are not protesting? 1/n

The very basic definition of the “state” cites its “monopoly on violence”. In most Western countries, this is constrained by civil rights won over many centuries.

In countries like #Pakistan, the state uses violence unobstructed 1/n 2/n
as happened after 9th May. Blaming unarmed, defenseless citizens for “failing” to protest after facing unabashed state violence for months is unfair and ill-informed. This also doesn’t mean there is no “reaction” or that people are “powerless”.

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I'm reading #Economic Survey of #Pakistan for FY2021-22the data in this document is asking only one question:
Why was #PTI Government removed ? Pakistan was ON track. Most of key economic targets over-achieved. Who was the Sherlock who decided let's remove govt? 1/n This document is a must read for every Pakistani.
Most of the targets for last fiscal year 2021-22 were achieved or even surpassed; reveals Govt's Economic Survey of Pakistan.

GDP growth:
Targeted: 4.8%
Achieved: 6.0%

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