"The overall security situation of the country, however, is under control. We expect that in the next few days, these protests will subside and normalisation will return. Nevertheless, the TTP and BLA will continue to pose some challenges for a while until a solution is found or these entities are neutralised," the former diplomat stated.
"All parties involved must ensure hygiene at the protest site, with uninterrupted provisions for water and food, and makeshift washrooms should be established, and restoring the flow of traffic nationwide is essential, Lodhi said, warning that if a clash occurs, "it could change Pakistan irreversibly."
"It is important to recognise that the current challenges are largely created by foreign forces aiming to disrupt political stability in Pakistan. These issues can and will be addressed in a timely manner. We must also acknowledge that some foreign powers, particularly those not aligned with Pakistan, China, and Russia, may be dissatisfied with our nation's trajectory," Mahmood concluded.