The blunt article (Editorial page, “Deep state, deeper problems”, July 11) shows how democracy appears to be a farce in Pakistan. Without tall leaders who can impart purpose and direction to the overall development of the nation, Pakistan will continue to be haunted by radical groups, politicians with vested interests and the overbearing military dictating governance. Conducting elections as a ritual will have no impact on the ground reality unless there is bold and pragmatic change.
R. Ramanathan,
Coimbatore