'Pakistan has its own mini-Trumps'
Senate opp leader observes ruling elite considers itself privileged and disregards public mandate
Opposition Leader Allama Raja Nasir Abbas has lambasted the ruling elite for their misuse of power and disregard for the public's vote, drawing parallels between Pakistan's situation and the United States' interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq. Speaking to journalists at Parliament House, Abbas noted that the PTI government was ousted due to concerns over its leadership, stating that Imran Khan, the party's founder, has now become a significant hurdle for those who removed him.
He claimed that Khan is now a "bone in their throat," alleging that political opponents have faced abductions and violations of women's dignity. Abbas also criticized the imposition of governor's rule and emergency in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), declaring that the province is the last bastion where the PTI maintains power.
Comparing Washington's $2.2 trillion investment in Afghanistan without achieving its goals, Abbas argued that the US frequently utilized force in Iraq based on false information. He emphasized that arrogance, prejudice, greed, and an insatiable desire for power often lead nations to make catastrophic decisions. Abbas described the removal of Imran Khan as another illustration of political miscalculation, suggesting that the decision was influenced by the United States.
He attributed flawed political choices in Pakistan to greed, fear, prejudice, and an inflated sense of self-importance, noting that the misuse of political, economic, and state power has exacerbated the country's crises.
Turning to the security situation, Abbas lamented that Balochistan has endured instability for 25 years, while unrest in K-P is on the rise. He questioned whether the political figures who have previously undermined the system can now restore peace, end terrorism, and combat criminal activities. Abbas also criticized the delegation of K-P to previously tested political figures, querying their ability to tackle the province's security issues.
He asserted that the people's mandate had been stripped away and their electoral choices disregarded, alleging that the government's political conflict is directed against the public rather than serving them. Pakistan, Abbas concluded, is grappling with crises on both internal and external fronts, encompassing political, economic, and security challenges further compounded by the abuse of power.
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