In Islamabad, a notable figure within the Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz(PML-N), Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, has taken a critical stance against hisparty’s leader, Nawaz Sharif. This development arises in response to NawazSharif’s call for the accountability of former army chief General RetiredQamar Javed Bajwa.
In a candid interview with a private news channel, Abbasi expressed that ifGeneral Qamar Javed Bajwa posed an obstacle, Nawaz Sharif should beprepared to step down from the government. Furthermore, Abbasi raisedpointed questions regarding the failure of Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif,both prominent PML-N figures, to initiate General Bajwa’s accountabilityduring their 16-month tenure.
Abbasi highlighted that the PML-N had a substantial window of opportunityfor action after General Bajwa’s retirement, spanning approximately eightto nine months. He didn’t shy away from criticizing the performance of thePML-N-led government and its coalition partners during this time.
Abbasi emphasized that the general populace is primarily concerned with theresolution of their issues rather than political accountability. In thiscontext, he called upon Shehbaz Sharif to explain why General Bajwa’saccountability wasn’t initiated during his leadership.
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Moreover, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi underscored the importance of a collectiveeffort among all stakeholders, including politicians, judges, and themilitary, to devise a strategic plan to curtail the prevailing instabilitywithin the nation. Abbasi’s comments reflect a pressing need forcollaboration to address the challenges facing Pakistan.
In a separate statement, Abbasi expressed skepticism about the forthcomingelections, deeming them as futile. He pointed out that both Nawaz Sharifand the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief had been disqualified, and theelection commission was tasked with lifting their disqualifications within4.5 months before the general elections. This stance adds another layer tothe political discourse surrounding the electoral landscape in Pakistan.