Democracy in Pakistan-a Dilemma

Against the desktop of recent surge in policy-making temp durationture, speakers at a roundtable discussion gathering attempt the need for continuation of parliamentary process despite of tout ensemble the actual challenges faced by it. In a roundtable discussion forum Political Expediency and the Future of Democracy in Pakistan nonionised by the Center for Research and Security Studies (CRSS), at its office premises in Islamabad, issues and challenges related to current democratic governance and prospects of a democratic Pakistan were discussed in detail. Mr.Ahmed Bilal Mahoob, executive director, Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transp arncy(PILDAT) candid the discussion with an overly optimistic none and observed Democracy in Pakistan has never been as beloved as it is today. He noted that it is the first base time in history of Pakistan that three state pillars, those are Executive, Judiciary and the Legislature are carving out their respective ways out of this challenging semi governmental environment and it is a good omen for young body politic. In the past, judiciary was under the influence of executives, however now it is independent and assertive.Related essay Pillars of Democracy in TanzaniaParliament in a republic is evermore considered a vital state pillar, but again it tried to overpower the other state organs. Against this backdrop, during the era of current democratic administration, the growth of all state organs is continuous and stable. Likewise, during current democratic rule, for the first time, Senate was chaired by an opposition representative. Then if we look towards media, we have a robust and independent media, which explicitly does not seem under the influence of government. Coming to the democratic governance, Mr.Mahboob asserted the notion that there is widespread governmental discontentment and disillusionment among the masses. And ironically, the people have directed all their criticism and sca thing towards federal government and spared the provincial governments altogether, whereas under the 18th amendment, most of the ministries have been devolved to the provinces. Therefore when we disparage the federal government, we should also volcano some anger on provincial governments as well. Discussing the recent upsurge in political temperature, Mr.Mahboob say As we are nearing to the close up of this government, therefore, all political segmenties want to gear up the political momentum in order to gain mileage out of it in coming elections. He come on lodged by saying that Almost all opinion surveys and polls in recent months signal that the people are fed up by the present government and want a pitch, so this upsurge is not abnormal and nothing is worrisome in it. He narrated that when we talk about the immunity of expression, we generally take a pride after looking at the countries, which enjoyed sustained periods of democracy.And this is something that we should ch erish, despite of all short comings. He termed the Imran Khan phenomenon as a harbinger of positive change in the political arena of Pakistan. PPP take uper and former federal minister, Syeda Abida Hussain said that since inception Pakistanis wished for democratic rule in the country, and it is because, Pakistan born out of vote. But, she lamented that we have been scathing under long dictatorial rules for better part of our political history and there are reasons for it.She observed that though we as a nation may have developed liking for democratic rule, but ironically we lack political temperament. Mrs. Hussain said that the voices for change are getting louder and louder with the passage of time. She acknowledged that there is rampant corruption in the country and no state department is free of it. State institutions should be established on the basis of equality, charter of democracy should be written by all the parties struggling for rule of law in the country, she suggested . either one of us talks about poor governance but nobody did anything she lamented. She reiterated that we have to exercise the system more responsive through sustained efforts for efficient democratic governance. Meanwhile, if we resorted for premature political solutions at this stage, then the future of democracy in Pakistan will be dark once again. She warned that the covert mechanism is once again out with its ulterior motives and the political parties will have understand its maneuvering for the benefit of democratic et up in the country. Former lawmaker from Swat, Mr. Adnan Aurangzeb said that in Pakistan the gap between political representatives and the represented is widening relentlessly and this is not healthy sign for the future of democracy in the country. He underlined that there are structural problems, which are not letting the democratic culture take hold in Pakistan. He said that unfortunately, the legislators in Pakistan are not well connected with their cons tituencies, and therefore the people smell out marginalized.According to him, there lies huge social, cultural, economic and political void between the rulers and the ruled. And this pertinent factor will continue to haunt the dream of a peaceful and prosperous democratic Pakistan. Participants in the roundtable discussion forum were of the view that there is need for a responsive democratic governance structure and without accountability the dividends of democracy will not trickle down the masses. And in consequence, the ubiquitous discontent will eventually lead towards the folding of the political system.