Perils of leadership vacuum

No country can progress and develop without a leadership that is hardworking, intelligent, clear-sighted, dedicated and honest, and that can demonstrate statesmanship. One can expect miracles if a country is blessed with leadership that provides a sense of direction for its people and focuses on human and social development. When there is a leadership vacuum, the country descends into chaos, disorder and anarchy.

Pakistan’s major predicament in the prevailing circumstances is the leadership vacuum which aggravates the economic and political crisis. National security issues ranging from Kashmir to Afghanistan as well as extremism, radicalisation of youth, violence, terrorism, economic meltdown and political polarisation tend to augment the perils of leadership vacuum because there is a dearth of individuals that can play a role in resolving these issues….

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