It is absolutely true that political stability is extremely important for economic stability. The political situation in Pakistan has taken a very serious turn. Conditions are deteriorating day by day. The political situation is increasing frustration and despair among the youth. Despite increasing the tax burden on the public, complaints are still made that the tax collection rate is extremely low. Political parties raise their voices for their own interests, but no party is ready to raise its voice for the people. At this time, the situation has become extremely difficult.

To handle these difficult conditions, it is necessary that all political parties work together. The public’s trust in politicians was already low; now it has become almost non-existent. Politicians should try to live up to the public’s expectations. Merely claiming that the country is progressing is not correct. Nor can the claim that the country has been saved from bankruptcy be accepted as true. Taking on more debt does not create a good impression at the public level; rather, it increases anxiety. The public knows very well that the loans being taken will have to be repaid with heavy interest. The public will have to make the payments, but the benefits to the public will be almost none.

Instead of improving, the country’s economy is deteriorating. The increase in energy prices has reached a dangerous level. The wheel of the country’s economy runs on energy, but by increasing energy prices, the economy has been weakened. To overcome the economic crisis, increasing taxes is not necessary; proper utilization of resources is essential. Pakistan does not lack natural resources, but they are not........

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