The prevalent situation in Punjab resembles the terror-hit areas of Pakistan where the power and authority of the State is practically non-existent. The nation is not in tandem with the State about such a war. According to the opinion makers and influential figures from the right-wing, this is not Pakistan’s war and Pakistan is throwing away its precious resources in this war by ‘others’ and killing its compatriots just to please others. Unfortunately, the people who are considered ‘our own’ never miss any opportunity of hitting hard on Pakistan’s army, its citizens, and its public institutions. Pakistan’s largest province has become the target of terrorists and sectarian elements who are spreading terror every day through their deadly attacks. It is an astonishing fact that these terrorists also enjoy the support of the local cohorts. These terrorists have been trained by the powerful institutions in Pakistan with the purpose of defeating the ‘enemy’. According to a careful estimation, the number of such jihadis and sectarian elements exceeds 150,000 and they not only have been imparted training but are also being provided financial assistance and safe havens. Now the Pakistani State is at the mercy of such an enemy that has all the characteristics of ancient tribal warriors but who still enjoys social support. Some very remarkable changes hav