Pakistan, April 5 -- As if economic crisis and terrorism were not enough to keep Pakistan's fragile political landscape shaken, the world has learned about another concerning turn regarding our part of the world with the news that judges of the Supreme Court, Islamabad High Court and Lahore High Court received suspicious letters containing a powdery substance. This blatant attempt to intimidate the judiciary raises serious questions about the independence of justice and the overall stability of the nation.

The letters, allegedly containing anthrax, were addressed to the judges and dispatched by different women. While the contents remain under investigation, the act itself is a chilling reminder of the tactics used to sow fear among judge...