This readily acquiescent commodity, known variously as the Carpetbaggers, the King’s Party and even electables, has hurt and demeaned Pakistan’s politics ceaselessly. This has been the most toxic norm(al) of our national politics for decades now. It is high time that the nation does away with the repugnant existence and role of Carpetbaggers. They have been abject failures in national politics and have been exclusively employed in noxious manipulative, destructive and disruptive roles. The supple, easily malleable Carpetbaggers jumped ship at the first signs of trouble and have unashamedly reached out for more “promising” shores.

Source: The Nation June 15, 2023 19:50 UTC