Pakistan Muslim League (PMLN) has been in a position of power, with control over KP and Punjab, a supportive establishment, a pliant Election Commission, and a parliament in its pocket. Despite this, the party seems to be constantly angry and unable to mold public opinion in its favor. In this thread, Faisal Zaman, a Corporate Legal Consultant explores the reasons behind PMLN’s frustration and why they need to reinvent their political image and strategy before it’s too late.
It (PMLN) has control over KPK & Punjab, pliant ECP, supportive establishment, Prime Minister & parliament in the pocket, no opposition in the assembly, bureaucracy in submission, corruption cases ended,
PPP and JUIF are all in the league, media dancing to its tunes, then why is PMLN so angry? To be honest, in the last 12 months, PMLN has enjoyed undisputed power but it has failed to mould public opinion in its favour. Failed to tame judiciary. Failed to bring back Nawaz Sharif.
The economy nose-dived. Punjab government slipped away. By-elections lost. Imran Khan was not jailed. PMLN fears the establishment moving away when @ImranKhanPTI is at the zenith of his popularity. End result.Â
No gain for PMLN except a highly unpopular govt for a few months that seems to end soon. Now, wouldn’t that make anyone very angry? In my honest opinion, PMLN needs to reinvent and restart its political image and strategy or face irreparable political loss.
It is evident that the PMLN’s frustration stems from its inability to achieve its desired outcomes despite being in a position of power. The party’s failure to tame the judiciary, bring back Nawaz Sharif, and improve the economy has contributed to its declining popularity. Furthermore, the fear of losing the support of the establishment with Imran Khan’s increasing popularity adds to the party’s anxiety. It is high time for the PMLN to reinvent its political image and strategy, or else it risks facing irreparable political loss. The party needs to focus on connecting with the people and addressing their concerns, rather than relying solely on its past achievements and control over institutions.
