Bureaucrat Resigns in Protest Against State Oppression

Islamabad: A senior bureaucrat, Suleman Shah Rashdi, has resigned from his position in protest against the state’s oppressive actions and to condemn the current political situation in Pakistan. Rashdi, a member of the Information Group in the Civil Services of Pakistan, expressed his deep disappointment with the ongoing crisis in the country and denounced the government’s violent crackdown on protesters in Islamabad.
In his resignation letter, Rashdi highlighted his concerns about the worsening political climate and the excessive use of force by the authorities against unarmed demonstrators. He also criticized the mainstream media for failing to report the dire situation of the citizens and instead acting as accomplices to the state’s aggression.
Rashdi stated that his conscience could no longer allow him to be a part of a “system” that abuses its own people for the benefit of the elite, corrupts the democratic process, and manipulates the constitution for the vested interests of the “powers that be.” He expressed his disillusionment with a government that has failed to uphold constitutional principles and has undermined the decisions of the judiciary whenever they conflicted with the wishes of those in power.
He further added, “In light of the current situation, my conscience has presented me with two choices: either I continue to be a passive participant in this corrupt system, complicit in the shameless oppression that has devastated Pakistan, or I break away from this decaying structure and dedicate myself to the struggle for democracy and justice in Pakistan.”
Rashdi concluded by stating that given the government’s indifference, its failure to manage the crisis within constitutional bounds, and its brutal use of force against its own people, he had chosen the path of standing for history and justice. He called for immediate action on his resignation, signing off with a patriotic note, “Pakistan Zindabad!” (Long Live Pakistan).