Bajwa Doctrine was to topple IK government and replace it with a coalition of thirteen parties and groups whose leaders were convicted on several charges and few on bail. The aim was to control Pakistan’s policy making and execution and protect vested interests. Despite the COVID pandemic Country was on track with smooth six percent development along a few welfare projects. However on foreign policy issue military establishment has serious concerns to keep intact old ties, policies and projects. khan refused the US plea of military basis inside Pakistan or to use its airspace. On domestic front particularly the appointment of Chief Minister Punjab - Buzdar was a major obstacle in pursuing military projects like the acquisition of land and their control over the largest province and wanted their man hold the control. IK visit to Russia was to pursue a neutral foreign policy stance in the region and overcome energy crisis in Pakistan. An assertive stance of an elected leader contradicted military’s priorities and power structure and its role. Bajwa and judiciary ousted IK from power and replaced those who were charged on several misconducts. It all created political unrest and turmoil along with economic meltdown bringing Pakistan to the point of default and economic collapse. Public distrust and demand for fresh elections were ignored and systematically declined. People were agitated as they were denied their basic right; with increasing inflation and loss of jobs. Moreover the pile of legal charges and slow process of justice fatigued public passions. Peaceful rallies were stopped with excessive use of force and machinery. The assassination attempt of IK shocked the nation while ruling elite exploited the issues and public sentiment. Successive police assaults on IK at Zaman park and inside Judicial Complex Islamabad indicated erratic behaviour of establishment and exposed their intent. Crippling the largest political party with force and threats to oust party and leader from politics. The seemingly planned arrest of IK from IHC premises fulled the public anger and in reaction people attacked on army buildings considered them the real problem. Military establishment turned this public reaction to ban PTI and its leaders unless they issue a statement to be loyal to Army and distancing from PTI. There is no investigation what so ever to fix the responsibility, the identify real culprits or the gravity of loss but it was declared as assault on institutional integrity. Bajwa “Regime Change” is unfolding its consequences for Pakistan. They have to accept the responsibility and blame for bringing Pakistan to the verge of domestic violence, socio economic and political instability and institutional decay. Bajwa Doctrine is crippling the state and deteriorating the long lasting bond between people and Army to irreparable limits. He must be held responsible.
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