However, there has been a widespread debate in the public sphere regarding the need of a democratic political system and its benefits. The nature of social structure, which comprises the social institutions, social values, social roles and social statuses, of Pakistan is largely undemocratic. It is under this systemic structure that a democratic structure could be anticipated to evolve. In this scenario, liberal leadership would have a fair chance of play if the democratic political institutions are there and sustainable. Thus the very institutions of democracy which could otherwise have been a guarantee of flourishing of democracy in Pakistan have served as stumbling blocks for the evolution of democracy.

Source: The Express Tribune February 10, 2018 04:07 UTC