Dr. Ishratul Ibad Khan Calls for Grand National Dialogue to Address Country’s Challenges
ISLAMABAD ( WEB NEWS )
Former Governor Sindh, Dr. Ishratul Ibad Khan has emphasized the importance of rejecting the narratives aimed at creating a rift between the armed forces and the people. He stressed, who are making immense sacrifices for the country. Dr. Khan highlighted the importance of respecting and honoring the armed forces and law enforcement personnel, who are dedicating their lives for the nation’s future. He also noted that there may be individuals who commit wrongdoings in any institution, it is crucial to hold them accountable rather than tarnishing the reputation of the entire institution.
He warned that when the bond between the government and the people weakens or disintegrates, enemies, both internal and external, exploit the situation to their advantage. He specifically highlighted the enemy’s strategy of driving a wedge between the masses and the armed forces by propagating a narrative that the latter is solely responsible for the people’s problems. This, he emphasized, is a deliberate attempt to create divisions and undermine national unity.
During a virtual meeting with business leaders from Islamabad and Rawalpindi, held at the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dr. Ishratul Ibad Khan expressed his deep concern over the pressing issues facing the country, particularly the growing sense of hopelessness among youth, entrepreneurs, and various segments of society. He identified political instability, financial crisis, and poor law and order as the underlying causes of these problems. He emphasized that the government must take a proactive approach, anticipating and addressing challenges head-on, and ensuring that its efforts are visible and satisfactory to the public.”
He praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as one of the best administrators, emphasizing the government’s crucial role in maintaining public hope amidst challenging circumstances. He stressed the need for a grand national dialogue to address the country’s issues, led by the current political leadership. Additionally, he called for across-the-board accountability to tackle the country’s multiple challenges.
He acknowledged the business community as the economy’s true stakeholders, commending their tireless efforts for the country’s well-being. However, he criticized the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) as a “vicious cycle” contributing to circular debt, foreign debt, decreased exports, factory closures, high business costs, and unemployment. He urged the government to prioritize national interests and resolve the issue promptly, focusing on the greater good rather than political interests.
Dr. Khan also explained that his slogan ‘Merhi Pechan, Mera Pakistan’ is inspired by Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah’s principles of ‘Unity, Faith, Discipline,’ which are essential for the country’s and people’s well-being.”
In his address Ahsan Zafar Bakhtaewari, President Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry paid the richest tributes to Dr. Ishratul Ibad Khan for his services as Governor Sindh.
He said that the difficulties and polarization the country is facing at the moment and the services of Dr Ibad are much needed in the country to pull it out of all the odds by his vision and wisdom. Therefore, he should come back and the way he served the Sindh province should serve the country.
He assured him that the entire business community will stand shoulder to shoulder with him for the wellbeing of the country.
Zafar Bakhtawari Secretary General United Business Group by terming Dr. Ishratul Ibad Khan as the shining star and the charismatic personality of the country’s politics said that he successfully ruled the Sindh province for 14 long years. He mentioned that business community leaders of Karachi, especially my mentor S.M.Munir, my elder brother Khalid Tawab, President UBG Zubair Tufail and others always held Dr. Ibad in high esteem because of his services for the business fraternity.
Zafar Bakhtawari also said that the entire business community is looking forward for the shifting of Dr. Ishrat ul Ibad Khan to Pakistan to contribute in pulling it out of the prevailing mess by dint of his abilities and competence.
He also appreciated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government for its efforts to strengthen the country’s economy especially for containing inflation and dollar rate.
Zafar Bakhtawari said that today the country is not only facing the political and economic crisis but the law and order situation and terrorism as well and highly appreciated the armed forces of Pakistan as well as the law enforcing agencies for their sacrifices for the cause of the country.