Editorial
In any society where politics, social values, human rights, and intellectual freedom are respected, the role of the state goes beyond that of a mere watchman or enforcer. It transforms into a guarantor and representative of its people. True state authority—often referred to as “state writ”—is not about imposing laws through force or fear, but about fostering a system where citizens feel secure, dignified, and included.
A state’s writ becomes meaningful when it recognizes the identities, rights, and needs of all social, ethnic, and cultural groups within its borders. For a federal, multi-ethnic, and multicultural nation like Pakistan, this inclusivity is vital. A state that relies solely on centralized narratives and coercive power may enforce temporary order, but it cannot build lasting trust or legitimacy. Such governance creates fear, not confidence.
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The writ of the state weakens when citizens start viewing the state as a distant or alien force rather than their own representative. When people feel politically isolated, socially ignored, or economically deprived, they gradually detach from the system, eroding the very foundations of governance. This is the moment when state authority turns into empty symbolism, and governance becomes a mere formality.
The way forward lies in redefining the state’s role—from a forceful authority to a listening, understanding, and connecting institution. A resilient state must integrate the aspirations, grievances, and dreams of its people into its policies and decisions. Justice, transparency, inclusion, and public trust are the real pillars of sustainable state authority.
A writ built on fear may control, but a writ built on confidence and fairness unites. Only such a foundation can create a peaceful, cohesive, and enduring nation.
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