The federal capital is bracing for trouble as both government and Opposition are in full action. Since the no-confidence motion has been submitted, the political chessboard has been a mess.
From witnessing a thundering prime minister and rather threatening federal ministers to equally vocal Opposition leaders, Pakistan politics has had much to offer in the month of March. Political analysts are calling the government ‘rather desperate’ and the Opposition ‘aggressive’.
Who will win the tug of war to power is yet to be decided as Islamabad might witness two long marches, the OIC, Pakistan Day Parade, and the vote of the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman will enter Islamabad on March 25 instead of March 23.
PM Khan has announced to hold a historic gathering on March 27.
The Current reached out to political analysts and senior journalists and asked whether there will be a clash on March 27.
The government is not going in the right direction: Hamid Mir
Senior journalist Hamid Mir, while speaking with The Current, said that seeing how Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is doing its governance, the government is not headed in the right direction.
There will definitely be a clash: Asma Shirazi
Senior political analyst Asma Shirazi said that seeing the unrest in the country, a clash between the government and opposition is “definitely possible”.
Shirazi said that seeing the ministers and how they are reacting and giving statements, it seems unlikely that a clash can be avoided. “The government needs to understand that maintaining law and order is highly important,” said Shirazi.
Agar million na bhi aye, 10 hazar bhi aye tu system ko khatra hai: Sabir Shakir
Anchorperson Sabir Shakir said that both the government and Opposition want a power show. Their display of power will be the problem.
Commenting on how the government officials are saying that they will gather one million people on D-Chowk on March 27, Shakir said, “Agar million na bhi ain, 10 hazar bhi aye tu system ko khatra hai [Even if a million people don’t turn up, 10 thousand people too can prove dangerous for law and order.]”
Followers of PM Khan learn from his misbehaving tone and apply the same: Sana Bucha
Journalist Sana Bucha categorically said that Pakistan Tehreek-e- Insaf and Prime Minister Imran Khan seem rather aggressive and desperate right now. In the past, we have seen them misbehaving and even now PM Khan is saying that the people of Pakistan need to do ‘Jihad’ against the Opposition, she said.
“The followers of PM Khan learn from his misbehaving tone and apply the same [when given a chance],” said Bucha.
“I am very certain that batamizi will happen,” added Bucha.
If all is well and the house is in order, why is the government trying to be hostile: Ajmal Jami
Anchorperson Ajmal Jami, commenting on the recent political temperature, questioned the government for showing aggression.
“If all is well and the house is in order, why is the government trying to be hostile?” questioned Jami.
Jami also commented on the PML-Q leader Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain’s statement where he asked the government and Opposition to call off the long marches as it was not the job of the government to hold marches. Jami said that it was a heavy statement.
“Chaudhry’s statement carried a lot of importance and weightage here, the government must not take it as a filler but consider it by all means,” said Jami.
There is worry and tension on the government’s end: Ayesha Baksh
Anchorperson Ayesha Baksh has said that both the Opposition and the government are challenging each other.
“There is worry and tension on the government’s end,” said Baksh.
“All concerned people should be active in the federal capital, the government is bringing matters on the road,” said Baksh.
