I have said it many times over the years, that IK is better suited for the role of the presidency and not the prime ministership. He himself said something to the effect of being an inspiration to his cricket team and not a leader in the tactical sense. The role of prime minister, where one has to deal with the political noise as a tactic of flooding the discussion landscape to paralyze any action has shown he is bound to u turn out of exhaustion.
Considering he was allowed to come to power in 2018, in the hopes that he would motivate the public to bring up metrics such as the economy, and how without a plan things slowly devolved in many areas, it is the lack of planning that should be blamed for what occurred.
If we look at Trump’s second term and the chaos there and compare it to the outlined plan in project 2025, we see what an unrestricted prime ministership would mean, even with a road map laid out, in the face of special interests and local political struggles.
So any government that rules in Pakistan needs a clear project 2025 equivalent document, the backbone to stick to it, and the support from key stakeholders to not be forced to deviate from the plan.
For example, this distraction plan of creating we provinces is a dead end and a recipe for chaos. Alternative approaches need to be negotiated out in parliamentary committee, between the biggest proponents and biggest opponents, and create an acceptable framework for what kind of solution will not undermine national tranquility while address the issue as well.
Then the PTI can put its plan into its 5 year project 2025 equivalent document, for implementation upon assuming power. In the knowledge that it will not face the distractions of stakeholders and can be marketed in a respectful tone to public, not laced with ad hominems against other groups or parties. Just the plan and how to implement it, no hate just getting to work.
P.S. if the Field Marshall wants to stay on as some have said as a leader that guides Pakistan into an era of high and sustained development, then, IMHO, he would be best suited to consider this approach and create some kind of business like relationship with IK. If not friendly then cordial for the sake of the national good. Let IK serve out a 5 year presidency and let politics reset to a more stable and predictable norm. One that builds confidence amongst the public and foreign partners and investors.
