Pakistan, Feb. 16 -- In a chilling reminder of the lawlessness gripping our society, the brutal murder of 23-year-old Mustafa Amir-kidnapped and burned alive-has sent shockwaves through the nation.

But there's more: in what can only be described as chaos, their inability to secure the physical remand of the accused after a prolonged manhunt reveals a troubling dilution of authority, exacerbated by the overpowering influence of the affluent who manipulate the very foundations of law and order for their own benefit. Swirling rumours suggested that internal inquiries were being initiated against their conduct during the raid. To add to the murkiness of the plot, social media has become a breeding ground for speculation, with theories circul...