Title: Shahid Khaqan Abbasi hints at the Creation of a New Political Party
Introduction:
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, a senior member of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and a former prime minister, recently hinted that a new political party might emerge on Pakistan's political scene. This remark, which was made during a chat program on a private TV channel, has sparked debate over the country's shifting political landscape and the function of the country's existing political institutions.
Call for a New Political Party:
In Pakistan's current political climate, Abbasi emphasised that there is a dire need and a void for a new political party. Although he did not expressly deny the creation of such a party, his statement highlights the rising unhappiness with the current political system.
Critique of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM):
Abbasi also lambasted the coalition of opposition parties known as the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) during the interview. He said that previous leaders, who were PDM members, ought to have resigned if they thought that former Chief of Army Staff General (retired) Qamar Javed Bajwa was a hindrance to their reign. He pointed out that the PDM-led administration had almost nine months following General Bajwa's retirement to carry out its plan but did not.
Assessment of Past Government's Performance:
Abbasi contrasted the performance of the PTI government, headed by Prime Minister Imran Khan, with the PDM administration. He lambasted both governments for failing to make any real strides on important subjects. He emphasised the underfunding of public projects under his administration and claimed that the PDM government had experienced similar problems and had failed to make the appropriate decisions.
Challenges Posed by Judicial Decisions:
The recent choice by former Pakistani Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial to return the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to its previous structure alarmed Abbasi. He thinks that this choice might make it more difficult for future governments to keep their commitments and carry out their responsibilities as leaders.
The suggestion of a new political party by Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and his criticism of the current political system shed light on the changing political dynamics in Pakistan. The political landscape of the nation seems to be shifting, with more people looking for new political choices and more established political leaders expressing rising displeasure. The political landscape in Pakistan may change in the months to come as new players and alliances form.
