Posted 4/1/2024, 6:16:52 AM
Old Allegations, Familiar Reactions: Claims of Spy Agency Meddling in Pakistan's Courts Met With Predictable Responses
- Allegations of intelligence agency interference in judiciary are nothing new in Pakistan, though seeing it laid out openly is interesting
- Reactions follow a predictable pattern - true believers want change, opposition sees vindication, government promises investigations
- Similar manipulation was alleged in 2019 by PML-N against a judge, with opposite reactions from parties
- Support for those making allegations depends on whether they target your allies or opponents
- Polarization in Pakistan is fueled by both sides being mirror images in their stances and hypocrisy