Former US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has described the current situation in Pakistan as “tragic and worrying,” warning of severe consequences if the crisis continues . He highlighted the deteriorating security in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and noted that keeping popular leader Imran Khan in solitary confinement adds to the political turmoil .
Khalilzad suggested that Pakistan needs an objective analysis by independent experts to find a way out of the deadlock. He urged decision-makers to take unexpected and bold steps to restore stability, emphasizing that the status quo is unsustainable for the country’s future .