Political commentator and strategic affairs expert Sushant Sareen has described former Prime Minister Imran Khan as “the most powerful man in Pakistan,” despite his ongoing incarceration. Sareen’s analysis comes as Pakistan braces for a major political showdown between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government and Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
Imran Khan has called for a mass protest march on Islamabad, urging his supporters to demand fair governance and reforms. This bold move, despite his imprisonment, underscores the former Prime Minister’s influence and popularity. “Imran Khan’s ability to rally the masses and challenge the government, even from jail, highlights his unparalleled grip on Pakistan’s political narrative,” Sareen stated.
Sareen outlined the precarious state of Pakistan’s political landscape, characterized by economic challenges and a deeply divided society. He warned that Khan’s mass mobilization strategy could lead to significant unrest, putting the Sharif-led government under immense pressure.
The implications of these developments extend beyond Pakistan’s borders. Sareen emphasized that political instability in Pakistan poses serious security and diplomatic concerns for India. “A politically fragmented Pakistan is not in India’s interest, especially given the shared borders and regional security dynamics,” he remarked.
With the mass protest march on the horizon, Pakistan’s political future hangs in the balance. Observers are closely watching whether the government can navigate this crisis without further destabilizing the country.
