The centerpiece of Pakistan's vision must be justice. Pakistan itself was born out of the struggle of the Indian Muslim Community for justice. Today, justice must once again be placed at the center of our definition of the good life, justice for all Pakistanis, including women, minorities and all vulnerable groups. Second and equally important, is the goal of tolerance of opinion, belief, customs, values, behavior, life style, and knowledge without which societies can turn upon themselves, rendering social and economic progress futile. Fourth is the goal of entrepreneurship, not in the sense of an ability to exploit others, but rather as behavior that innovates, produces, and serves society.
Many undesirable consequences flow from the crisis of governance.
It sanctions corruption, misuse of power, and violation of human rights. It lowers the quality of services, obstructs economic activity, and erodes confidence in judicial and political institutions. It creates an atmosphere of distrust and paranoia, encourages extreme views and actions, alienates young people from mainstream social activity, and contributes to intolerance and violence. It leads to the suppression of information and undermines civic spirit and civil society. It creates a justification for oppressive laws and institutions.