Former US diplomat Khalilzad expresses concern over Pakistan’s worsening economic condition

Khalilzad has served as US Ambassador to Afghanistan, Iraq and United Nations.

The former diplomat highlighted that Pakistan has been witnessing an increase in terrorism-related violence, massive demonstrations, and a worsening economic condition, ANI reported.

Zalmay Khalilzad highlighted the issues faced by Pakistan in terms of their economy and added that the country relied deeply on International Monetary Fund (IMF) rescue packages. He stressed that US administration needs to review where Pakistan is heading and consider stance that it needs to take.

Amid the worsening situation in Pakistan, the residents of Karachi continue to remain agitated over the severe shortage of essentials like water and electricity.

Recently, the locals of Karachi staged a sit-in protest on Hawkes Bay Road in front of Mauripur Main Bazar, blocking traffic to express their frustration over the lack of electricity and water, Dawn reported.

The locals had stated that the electricity issue had persisted for the past several, severely impacting their daily lives. They also complained about receiving high electricity bills despite the ongoing power outages and water shortages. Despite filing several complaints, no action had been taken, prompting the protest.

According to a report previously published by Dawn, Pakistan has been experiencing persistent power shortages and load shedding, particularly during peak summer months.

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