Islamabad, May 24: Amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, questions arise regarding Pakistan’s image as an international “mediator.” While the nation strives to establish itself as a peace-builder on the global stage, it grapples with several severe internal challenges.
According to reports from Bangladeshi media, Pakistan’s domestic economy is in deep crisis. Internal strife in Balochistan, along with cross-border skirmishes with India and Afghanistan, continues to pose significant concerns for the country’s stability.
A Pakistani delegation, including Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, visited Iran on Friday. This trip aimed to advance efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran. Meanwhile, an editorial in the Dhaka Tribune expressed serious concerns regarding Pakistan’s economic situation.
The editorial stated that it has become nearly impossible for Pakistan to sustain its economy without loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Foreign exchange reserves have repeatedly fallen to such low levels that fulfilling import expenses has become challenging. A shortage of fuel, rising electricity rates, and increasing prices of everyday goods have made life difficult for ordinary citizens.
The middle class is forced to cut back on expenses, small businesses are struggling, and a significant number of youth are attempting to migrate abroad. The editorial also highlighted the ongoing instability in relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which include border conflicts, terrorism, and issues related to the Taliban.
Commenting on relations with India, it noted that the Kashmir issue, border skirmishes, and political tensions consistently maintain stress between the two nations. At times, the situation escalates to the point where discussions of potential nuclear conflict arise. The report also mentioned that organizations like Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) have carried out several major attacks within Pakistan, further complicating the security situation.
According to the editorial, Pakistan’s attempt to mediate in the U.S.-Iran conflict is also tied to its own interests, as rising tensions in the Middle East could lead to increased oil prices, further impacting its economy. Additionally, concerns about internal sectarian tensions related to Iran have also been raised.
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