The report by the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention regarding. The founding of PTI indicates ongoing efforts to exert pressure on Pakistan from external fronts. The critical question is whether this is part of a more giant “Great Game.” Analyzing the origins and objectives of these efforts. And whether the government and state will surrender to them is essential.UN Report on PTI’s Origins| Global Pressures.
Before this UN Working Group report, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution. The timing of these developments is significant. Why has there suddenly been an international uproar about the transparency of Pakistan’s electoral process? And human rights issues, putting a question mark on Pakistan’s democratic and constitutional role?
Whether the state will retreat amid these external pressures currently seems unlikely. Instead, Pakistan condemns these actions as interference in its internal affairs. The pressure from external fronts appears part of an organized effort, as the timing is crucial. Some forces need help digesting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China and the agreements reached between Pakistan and China, particularly upgrading CPEC.
Once again, there is an attempt to destabilize Pakistan and subject it to pressure. It aims to affect Pak-China relations, with a primary focus on CPEC. Whether or not the government can deal with these efforts is yet to be discovered. Therefore, Pakistan needs to develop an effective counter-strategy on the external front so as to show the world it’s a responsible state that respects the rule of law and constitutionality and has independent courts.
These systematic and strategic moves from outside to pressure Pakistan are not just about human rights and electoral transparency but much more than that if taken together. These events could be part of a larger geopolitical design aimed at influencing Pakistan’s internal stability and its strategic alliances, especially those with China.
The best way forward for Pakistan is to develop a strong reply that underscores its sovereignty and commitment to democratic principles. This will counter forepowers’ers’ narrative while asserting itself as a stable nation among others within the international community. Will the government succeed in handling this pressure? This will determine where the country goes next on the global stage.
Pakistan finds itself in a difficult position where it must balance external pressures and internal stability points. How the government responds to these pressures will shape its relations with other countries and mold the domestic political landscape. Therefore, considering such kinds of challenges from outside requires measured approaches strategically designed around safeguarding national independence alongside upholding democratic values within an environment like ours, which may face different threats externally, too.
