Awam Pakistan Party (APP)  leader and former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has strongly criticized the current political climate in Pakistan, stating that the release of PTI founder Imran Khan should not be the goal of any political party. Speaking to the media in Jhelum, Abbasi emphasized that real change lies in resolving the country’s deep-rooted issues through the supremacy of the constitution and the rule of law.

 "A country cannot progress where there is no rule of law," he said, adding that hypocrisy in politics is holding Pakistan back. Abbasi called for an end to political animosities and stressed the importance of unity across party lines. “We must focus on the country's politics and improvement, not personal vendettas,” he added. He pointed out that both the government and the opposition have failed to deliver in the past year.

“The government’s performance is in front of everyone, and the opposition’s contribution is zero,” he remarked. He underscored the importance of the opposition’s role, saying, “Politics is done by both government and opposition. We need to bring our thinking together.”Addressing the deteriorating situation in Balochistan, Abbasi blamed government inattention for the province's instability.

He also criticized the performance of major political parties, saying that despite being in power, they have failed to govern effectively. “This is not a failure of the people—it’s a failure of the leadership,” he stated during a separate rally in Swabi. Highlighting issues in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Abbasi questioned the effectiveness of PTI’s 12-year rule in the province, pointing out that current officials can't even return safely to their homes.

He also criticized the PPP’s 17-year governance in Sindh, noting that 40% of Karachi’s population still lacks access to clean water. Abbasi concluded by urging political leaders to follow the path of the constitution and law to pull the country out of its economic crisis. “We mortgaged the youth’s future for political interests. It's time to rise above party politics and work for Pakistan,” he said.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)