After gunmen killed scores of police cadets in an audacious attack on a police training academy, people across Pakistan discuss whether the ‘war on terror’ is working for Pakistan. ATIF K BUTT, LAHORE This is one of the most tragic incidents in our nation’s history. The government must take some concrete steps to eliminate the roots of terrorism so that we can live peacefully. This has been the second incident in Lahore this month. On 3 March the Sri Lankan cricket team was attacked. The attackers are showing their strength in the capital of Punjab and they are showing that they have a stronghold here. People are really fearful and pointing their fingers at the government. They are talking about why the government is failing to tackle this issue. Pakistan is paying a high price for the war against terrorism. We were not involved in this war before 2001. Back then we were leading peaceful lives. Now we are a part and an ally of the war against terror. We are paying a higher price than any other country in the world. The government must think of how we move forward with international […]