Former Sindh Governor Dr. Ishrat ul Ebad Khan has issued a stern warning that the ongoing war concerning Iran must end to prevent the looming threat of a third world war. Emphasizing that diplomacy is the best solution, he cautioned that the escalating conflict would trigger a global inflation crisis.
The MPP chief, in a statement today, criticized the United Nations and the International Court of Justice, stating that their silence is exacerbating the deteriorating global situation. Dr. Khan stressed that inflation worldwide would become inevitable if the issue is not resolved immediately through diplomatic channels, adding that rising petroleum product prices are already causing severe distress to the public in Pakistan.
Drawing attention to regional security, he termed the Afghan government’s provocation of the Pakistani army a “terrible mistake.” He affirmed that every citizen of Pakistan stands in solidarity with the country’s armed forces, who, he said, demonstrated great professionalism by thwarting attacks from Afghanistan.
Dr. Khan urged the government to expand its austerity measures rather than placing further financial burdens on the public. He called on the provinces to set aside the concept of autonomy and align with the federation to provide necessary subsidies and collectively tackle the economic crisis through good governance.
Expressing pride in the country’s military leadership, including Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, he paid tribute to the nation’s martyrs. He stressed that Pakistan’s national security is the foremost concern for all its citizens and that the morale of both the armed forces and the nation is high.
Dr. Khan concluded by appealing for national unity over political divisions, stating that his organization, “Meri Pehchan Pakistan,” is expanding its role as “a vanguard for our armed forces and our nation.” He also expressed solidarity with Iran and appealed to all Islamic countries to promote peaceful solutions through tolerance and diplomacy to lead the world out of the current state of fear and economic hardship.