Pakistan’s former Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has attributed the current crisis in Pakistan to the political leadership’s failure.
Speaking at an event in Lahore on Saturday, Abbasi questioned the capability of the incumbent government to resolve the issues facing the country.
Abbasi, a former PM himself, warned that an incompetent leadership would only cause harm to the country and its people. He called for politicians to put their differences aside and work together to resolve disputes for the sake of the country’s progress.
The PML-N leader also expressed concern over the “differences” among national institutions, indicating that this was contributing to the current crisis. Abbasi urged the provincial government to learn from past mistakes and set up a truth commission to bring out the facts.
The comments from Abbasi come amid a turbulent period in Pakistani politics, with opposition parties criticizing the government’s handling of issues such as, inflation, and the state of the economy. There have also been concerns over the country’s human rights record, including the treatment of journalists and political dissidents.
Khaqan Abbasi’s comments likely to fuel political debate
Abbasi’s comments are likely to fuel debate over the role of political leadership in Pakistan and the need for greater cooperation between different institutions to address the country’s challenges.
With concerns over corruption and misuse of power, there is growing demand for greater oversight and scrutiny of those in positions of authority.
The current crisis in Pakistan is multifaceted and requires a coordinated and collaborative effort from all stakeholders to address. It remains to be seen whether political leaders will heed Abbasi’s call for greater cooperation and work towards a more stable and prosperous future for the country and its people.
