PAKISTAN lost its democratic structure, the day it came into existence. The freedom of the press was the first casualty after the death of Quaid-i-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah followed by the constitution and the judiciary. The subsequent governments always wanted to control the press and the black colonial laws were retained.
Pakistanis have been confronted with too many crises in recent years to be left harbouring any thoughts of leading what would be called a usual, normal life with its everyday special events.I recall.