ISLAMABAD
\nFormer Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi expressed disappointment over the failure of the PML-N\u2019s narrative of \u201cgive respect to the vote,\u201d claiming that it has been effectively abandoned in the face of ongoing political turmoil.
\nIn an interview with a private TV channel, he raised concerns about the global perception of a country where the government resorts to violence to protect its position, questioning the moral integrity of a leadership that turns to force rather than dialogue.
\nAbbasi emphasized that the political situation in Pakistan has reached a critical point, with the government standing at a \u201cdead end.\u201d He argued that the real solution lies not in midterm elections, but in adhering strictly to the constitution and law.
\nHe expressed disappointment over the failure of the PML-N\u2019s narrative of \u201cgive respect to the vote,\u201d claiming that it has been effectively abandoned in the face of ongoing political turmoil.
\nHe also criticized opposition leader Imran Khan, stating that as a politician, Khan has no right to refuse dialogue with the government and only engage with the military establishment.
\nAbbasi stressed that Pakistan\u2019s political, military, and judicial leaders must unite to resolve the crisis. He voiced hope that these institutions would work together to bring stability to the country, as the public continues to bear the brunt of the dispute between the state and Imran Khan.
\nHe reminded that the ongoing conflict is taking a toll on the country and that the people should not be blamed for the political elite\u2019s failure to find common ground.
\nTurning to the economic situation, Abbasi argued that any improvements are unrelated to government policies, pointing out that declining global oil prices have temporarily eased inflation.
\nHowever, he stressed that political chaos is the primary reason for the country\u2019s economic woes, suggesting that until stability is restored, Pakistan will continue to struggle financially.
\nAbbasi also reflected on the broader implications for Pakistan\u2019s global image, asking what impression the world would have of a country in which its government resorts to violence. He drew a comparison to South Korea, where despite political divisions, leaders prioritize the nation\u2019s interests over personal or party agendas, without resorting to violent tactics.
\nFinally, Abbasi criticized the delay in prosecuting Imran Khan\u2019s case, warning that the prolonged legal process would result in unreliable testimony.
\nHe called for transparency and swift justice, urging the government to focus on addressing the real issues facing the country, including unemployment, the lack of foreign investment, and the growing divisions within the political landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi expressed disappointment over the failure of the PML-N\u2019s narrative of \u201cgive respect to the vote,\u201d claiming that it has been effectively abandoned in the face of ongoing political turmoil. In an interview with a private TV channel, he raised concerns about the global perception of a country where […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-448017","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-peshawar"},"yoast_head":"\n