Amid an unprecedented crisis, Pakistan's leaders are locked in a power struggle.
The political temperature has never been so high in Pakistan. Soon after the vote of no confidence against former PM Imran Khan, the Political temperature became so high, and now the Parliament and Apex Court are confronted with each other. despite the fact that the economy is taking its last breath, society is divided, and politically polarised, major portion of Pakistan and its people are still to recover from the natural calamity (devastating floods) of last year coupled with terrorist attacks. Additionally, record inflation has made the situation soar. it is a bitter reality that inflation triggered the crimes. the majority are striving to feed their offspring and family. it is now been hard for the middle class to feed their family.
while the state is going through a tough time both in individual capacity (politicians) and institutions are busy in power gain and are striving, but the question is who will run Pakistan?
The Answer is Power GaMe
the individual or state? certain individuals or certain institutions? The situation became more tense when the Apex Court order to hold elections in Punjab, while the coalition govt is not complying with the orders of the Apex Court. The Chief Justice said that it is only unfortunate that political parties don't want a decision according to constitutional provision but rather want to have the decision on the basis of their sweet well. On the other hand, the ruling party blames the judiciary for favoring IK though it is not true. the constitution of Pakistan is very much clear about the Election after the dissolution of the Assembly.
Michael Kugelman, Director of South Asia Institute, reveals at the Wilson Centre, that he observed the political situation in Pakistan could hardly get back to where things need to be. and that there are several other contributory factors that make the political situation in Pakistan polarized, unprecedented.
Pakistan's foreign reserves have never been so low for purchasing fuel and imports. this decade witnessed the lowest level of foreign reserves.
Pakistan is struggling to meet the criteria of International Monetary Fund to get a deal to unlock $1.1bn in crucial funds.
0 Comments