Pakistan's dilemma: three situations:

 We frequently used the cliche, "Pakistan is at the crossroads," to describe the situation in this country. We have seen numerous misfortunes. The fall of Dhaka, Indian wars, economic downturns, natural disasters, and so on However, we have regrouped in some way. This nation's resilience receives praise. However, our current predicament suggests that our resilience may not be enough to save us this time. There are numerous issues at hand. It's possible that we are the only people in our history to face multiple challenges at once.

Economic, constitutional, political, and security issues are currently plaguing the nation. As we get ready for Eid, there is sufficient proof to recommend that the celebrations this year are hosed by a record expansion. This time, empty markets are found, unlike in the past. This hapless nation has been crippled by inflation, forcing people to forego purchasing new shoes or clothes in order to ensure that they have food every day. Their ability to buy things has decreased significantly. In the midst of all of this, those in charge are involved in a power struggle. They have little to no concern for the plight of the general public. While this nation of 220 million people struggles daily, all sides have fought hard to safeguard their interests. The worry stems from the fact that there is also no end in sight. Nowadays, the only question people ask when they meet a Pakistani is: What are the next steps?

There are three situations in the current circumstance.

The first step, which would be ideal, is for all parties involved, including political parties and the establishment, to sit down across from each other and find a way to break the current deadlock. To keep democracy alive in this country, they ought to agree on a date for the general elections and the rules of the game. In order to ensure a smooth transition of power, free and fair elections are held; and all sides should acknowledge the outcomes. However, that seems far-fetched due to the players' deep differences, which make accepting such a deal nothing short of a miracle.

The second scenario is that, despite the strong opposition of the 13-party coalition government, the Supreme Court succeeds in securing elections in the Punjab and K-P provinces. The fact of the matter is that the establishment is also opposed to holding elections in the two provinces prior to the parliamentary elections that are scheduled for later this year. According to surveys of public opinion, Imran Khan's PTI is highly likely to regain power in both the Punjab and K-P provinces. Will this lead to any similarity to political security? Absolutely not! The triumph in Punjab and K-P would additionally encourage Khan who figured out how to excite individuals' help regardless of being expelled from power a year prior. With a new mandate in Punjab, PTI would make the Central government's life difficult. This would exacerbate the chaos.

The third scenario follows. Due to deep political divisions, it is unlikely that general elections will be free of violence. Parliamentary elections are scheduled to take place later this year, and the PTI already holds government positions in Punjab and K-P. The loser is unlikely to accept the outcomes, regardless of what would happen. Since the winning party receives a new mandate from the electorate, elections typically result in some degree of political stability. Elections in Pakistan, on the other hand, are unlikely to bring stability given the current state of affairs and the lack of consensus among the various stakeholders. The circumstance would just go from terrible to more regrettable, as a matter of fact.

Not only have the IMF, World Bank, and Asian Development Bank provided gloomy economic forecasts for the upcoming fiscal year, but they have also done so for the current fiscal year. Regardless of which party shapes the public authority after the races, their occupation would be removed. Even with a two-thirds or three-fourths majority, the new government would not be able to do much. The current crisis is epic, and perhaps the expression "Pakistan is at the crossroads" is no longer a cliche because it accurately reflects reality.