Since the early 1950s, most political parties and their leaders neither possess the capability nor integrity to run the affairs of the country because of their mediocre and below mediocre calibre. Along with the politicians, political parties are non-professional and lack accountability in their rank and file. Third, in most post-colonial states, if democracy has not been able to flourish, it has to do with the fragility of political parties and politicians. Unfortunately, opportunistic politics of politicians and political parties has not only cost their credibility but also deprived Pakistan of a viable democratic process. In this scenario, people, politicians and political parties are to be blamed for the country’s predicament.

Source: The Express Tribune October 02, 2020 04:29 UTC