Pakistan, April 15 -- Politicians tend to perfect staying relevant in an art form.

If tried-and-tested attacks on the governance model do not garner much attention, they opt for the nuclear anti-state discourse; without paying any regard to the implications of fostering a toxic narrative. As if the entire election campaign was not enough for leaders to toot their horns, some still dabble in political opportunism and furthering their agendas. Taking advantage of the constitutional overtures and the unstable political environment, many movements continue to make inroads into public perception as they challenge the authority of the central government.

Of course, one cannot be naive to their demands. The struggle for civilian supremacy spea...