The Islamabad demonstrations have developed a public realization that Pakistans current state of affairs indicates a system devoid of practices following spirit of true democracy. The rigging saga and the governments approach to solving issues of great significance have exposed an appalling government influence on state pillars including the judiciary and law enforcement agencies. What transpires out of the prolonged sit-ins remains to be seen, but what has become widely popular among the masses is a belief that only institutional and structural reforms can be a catalyst for true democratization in Pakistan that would also ensure regional stability. Pakistanis converging from across all social, economic, religious and ethnic backgrounds have demonstrated their desire to end the status quo style of politics. Whether Mr. Sharifs resignation happens or not, the immense level of awareness that has been induced into the public in general makes one thing clear: Harbingers of the status quo may just end up in the minority for the long term.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 20:00:04 +0000
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