Future of Democracy in Pakistan

 

Future of Democracy in Pakistan

1: introduction

Thesis statement:

                                Although democracy has been Achilles heel of Pakistan,however,the essential which fortify democracy are discernable on the national horizon.

 

 

2: what is democracy?    

A.      Definition and important elements of democracy

B.      Democracy –a theory or a culture

C.      Status of democracy in Pakistan

 

3: why do we look up to democracy in Pakistan?

A.      Most successful model practiced till now.

B.      Developed states are primarily democratic.

C.      Islam teaches practice of democracy.

4: Why has democracy not flourished in Pakistan?

A.      Colonial mentality hindered democratic practices.

B.      Demise of Quaid-e Azam led to leadership vacuum.

C.      Power struggle between polit-Buro

D.      Cold civil military relations

E.       Low literacy rates and poverty kept masses disinterested in politics.

5: what essentials have changed that fortify democracy?

a) Micro-level Analysis

            i.            Improved literacy rates –emergence of democratic ethos

          ii.            Rise of middle class into politics

         iii.            Relatively fair election process

         iv.            Constitutional amendments gave protection to democratic system.

b) Macro-level Analysis

         i.            Growing trust between civil and military leaderships

       ii.            Rise of new political parties

     iii.            Universal support for democratic governments

     iv.            Emergence of media as 4th pilar of state

6: Conclusion.

 

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