The Need For Justice In Pakistan.

The parliament of Pakistan makes laws which are interpreted and enforced by the courts. The Supreme Court of Pakistan decides the cases according to law and the constitution. Sometimes some provisions and articles need explicit elaboration and come under a grey area. Then, the cases are decided according to possible legal and logical interpretations. In Pakistan, people have faith in the Supreme Court and consider it the last resort, though, in lower courts, they have lost their faith.

Pakistan is often called an Islamic democratic welfare state. Is it though? Not at all, Pakistan practically speaking, is not an Islamic state because the Islamic laws are not implemented in Pakistan. It is not a democratic country, as, for years, it has been governed by military rulers and even the prevalent democracy is feudal and capitalist. It is not a welfare state, as there is no equality and equity in our social and economic systems. The people are poor and living hand to mouth. There is no social justice. Under the circumstances, the downtrodden classes live in miserable conditions. The rich people rule and the have-nots are ruled. Justice, whether legal, political, economic or social needs to be implemented if we want to make Pakistan an Islamic democratic welfare state.

As Muslims, we must know the importance of justice as laid down in the Holy Quran. This ordain is for all humanity to establish a state based on the principles of justice.

We should be vigorously vigilant in administering justice in our society and state. I have met many of the top-ranking politicians and rulers of Pakistan, and have put solid proposals to them for making Pakistan an Islamic democratic welfare state. I don't want to hurt the...