“Patriotism is a virtue of vicious”. – Oscar Wilde
Falsified use of the label “patriotism” is not uncommon in Pakistan power politics. Yet Imran Khan took this charade to its extreme. new general level. His story about being the only protector of in national interest looks false, while the stigma of his political opponents like traitors set dangerous precedent.
Most disturbing are his recent speeches calling on his supporters to protest. outside Houses of party dissidents because he claims they are part of of “foreign conspiracy”. There were some messages of PTI supporters target members of the opposition. They can be seen as fascist tendencies – when “nationalism” is used as a tool to suppress dissidents.
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What happened in National Assembly last Sunday was on schedule. This is took A couple of minutes for deputy speaker throw out in no-confidence motion on the suggestion that move was inspired by foreigners one. prime minister justified this flagrant violation of Constitution, stating that “an American-backed conspiracy” was thwarted.
He resorted to unfounded accusations of escape humiliation of vote out on elected representatives. This unprecedented episode also jeopardize the authority of the country as a normal state. Can we expect any nation to accept us seriously when our democratic political process is disrupted on fabricated accusations?
What could be more more ridiculous than comparing the layman with the seer?
Curiously, the accusation was built around the telegram from the outgoing Pakistani ambassador to Washington, on his conversations with senior senior US State Department officials. It’s just a diplomat’s analysis of existing submissions in Washington regarding Khan government. content of The ambassador’s letter was reportedly circulated with some cabinet ministers and the top military leadership. But security sources reportedly said there was no mention. of any foreign conspiracy to overthrow prime minister.
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Moreover, there is no evidence that the opposition no-confidence move is a part of foreign conspiracy. PTI has also misinterpreted a statement made after the meeting of National Security Committee addictive military leadership in debate. PTI move whip up nationalist sentiment dangerously polarized the country.
The contents of the cable made public, campaign It has caused confusion. Certainly our relationship with Washington was cold, but some undiplomatic comments about Imran Khan government cannot be interpreted as a plot for mode change.
It seems to be desperation move on part of leadership of the PTI to try to salvage its declining political support. Nationalist rhetoric may motivate him hard-major supporters, but it is doubtful that he can cover up in the party reckless action. overuse of nationalist card has its dangers and it hurts national cohesion.
This is not only opposition, but also also journalists and members of civil society who aimed in this constant vicious propaganda campaign organized by the top leadership of Russia. Even social interaction with foreign diplomats are now called anti-state. This kind of the witch hunt is unprecedented.
Imran Khan claims that punished for pursues an independent foreign policy and for without giving in to pressure of Western countries. Lately he’s started comparing himself with Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, who was an architect of independent and dynamic foreign policy. What could be more more ridiculous than comparing the layman with the seer?
In fact, a limited understanding of Imran Khan of foreign policy which he tried to replace with populist rhetoric hurt Pakistani relations with even friendly countries. He tried to mix foreign policy with his regressive outlook. His naive comments on complicated international cases often put Pakistan in awkward position. His decisions on Little of the most sensitive foreigner policy problems were caused by whims, not reason. His reckless actions led to the loss of face for country many times.
prime ministerTrumpian Approach to the Sensitive policy problems are well known and have been reflected in his last-minute decision to pull out of Summit in Kuala Lumpur of Islamic countries in December 2019. decision attend the summit without weighing the pros and cons in light of foreign policy was not sound move. But back out of it’s because of the pressure of another country – Saudi Arabia – was stronger.
Riyadh reportedly threatened to send thousands of Pakistani expatriates home if prime minister attended the summit. Nothing more humiliating for sovereign nation than to accept the dictates of another country and back out of en international obligation. This marked new short for our diplomacy. In fact, it’s hard to remember when else, in recent pastPakistan allowed another country to dictate its relations with other states. This situation occurs when institutional processes set aside to adjust to fads of individual.
So foreign policy leads to loss of trust even among friendly countries. It is obvious that the last leadership of the country did not have enough skills solve complex foreign policy questions. However, Imran Khan claims to have pursued an independent foreign policy.
In fact the army commander also were rushed to foreign capitals to make amends after irresponsible remarks of PTI leaders. This instance came on heels of public Comments on CPEC trading advisor. His remarks sparked tension with China. The army commander went to Beijing to defuse the situation. On the other hand, Imran Khan’s own reluctance to visit Western capitals, including London, is often attributed to “occult” advice.
prime minister sorry, exaggerated of influence in in international arena. IN one point, its foreign minister even took out a loan for ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. with the country facing several foreign policy challenges in in fast- changing geopolitics, one expected management to more reasonable in international has the meaning.
It is clear that Imran Khan’s patriotic mantra will have serious consequences. for the country.
The writer is a writer and journalist.
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Published in Dawn, April 8, 2022
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