I am deeply anxious and sorrowful, as though my country has been engulfed by an ill fate. The land that once resonated with dreams of freedom and progress now seems burdened by division, chaos and despair. The vision of a united and prosperous Pakistan is fading, leaving behind confusion, uncertainty and pain.

In many places, the air is filled with tear gas, a constant reminder of the unrest gripping our cities. Protests, once a peaceful expression of democratic rights, have transformed into battlegrounds. The struggle between protesters and authorities is no longer about dialogue and compromise. Instead, it is a cycle of violence where neither side is willing to understand the current situation and each confrontation deepens the divide between the rulers and the agitators.

A disturbing trend has emerged during these protests—blocking roads with containers in an attempt to halt movements. This strategy paralyzes daily life, shutting down businesses and closing educational institutions. In emergencies, getting patients to hospitals becomes nearly impossible, creating serious risks for the public. Office attendance drops drastically and communication channels, including phones and the internet, are disrupted, further isolating people with their loved........

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