There's no better education than being in jail, says ex PM
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At an engaging IBA Karachi session titled “Nazuk Mor or New Directions,” former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi spoke candidly about leadership, politics, and governance in Pakistan. Reflecting on his time in office and imprisonment, he remarked that jail offers unmatched education and reflection — something he believes Imran Khan is now experiencing.
Abbasi acknowledged Imran Khan’s popular support, attributing it to the failure of others, but also criticized the moral decline during Khan’s tenure. He expressed concern over Karachi’s declining state, especially the lack of water in Baldia Town, despite PPP’s long-standing rule. Highlighting Pakistan’s democratic deficiencies, he stressed that repeated free and fair elections are key to improving governance.
He emphasized the need for moral authority and intellectual capacity in political leadership to effectively engage with the establishment, arguing that politics is about service, not power. Abbasi also called for reforms, including new provinces and honest national conversations on critical issues like water scarcity.
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DAWN
Publication Date
4-24-2025
Pages
13
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Education | Leadership Studies | Social and Behavioral Sciences
Recommended Citation
Salman, Peerzada. (2025, April 24). There's no better education than being in jail, says ex PM. DAWN, . 13. https://ir.iba.edu.pk/press-media/123
Keywords
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, IBA Karachi, political leadership, jail reflection, moral authority, intellectual capacity, Karachi governance, water crisis, Imran Khan, establishment, electoral reforms, democratic values, Awam Pakistan, manifesto, provinces, national consensus
