| Finally, there is the much-maligned argument that
Pakistan’s history proves that democracy has not worked
in Pakistan. This is total nonsense. If one looks
at Pakistan’s history, all one finds is vast periods
of non-democracy — mostly under non-elected rule,
but often also under elected rule. Empirically, the
only thing that one can say on the basis of this history
is that non-democracy does not work in Pakistan. As
one surveys the socio-political landscape one finds
the country in the grips of poverty, disease, despair,
sectarianism, extremism, violence, and much more.
But none of these can be blamed on democracy, simply
because we have never really allowed meaningful democracy
for any meaningful period of time. There are many
things that don’t work in Pakistan, but all evidence
suggests that democracy is not one of them. At least,
not yet.
Adil Najam:
Democracy and Pakistan |
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1971 Genocide in East Pakistan |
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Our Army
has a long history of brutality. In 1971, this 'brave'
Army invaded its own land and massacred three million
innocent people who were the citizen of Pakistan.
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Inland Misadventures |
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We lost
East Pakistan because of misadventure of Pakistan Army
in 1971. But our Army did not stop here. Instead it
started another operation to repeat the history.
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War against Democracy |
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Fascist
Generals or Pakistan Army can never tolerate the rule
of civilians, so they keep on attacking parliament and
constitution. Musharraf, as a frontline ally of USA
raged a war against Democracy.
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Abuse
of Power |
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Under
the brutal rule of General Parvez Musharraf, Pakistan
Army is abusing its power and suppressing human rights
and socio-political freedoms of Pakistani citizens.
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Abuse
of Resources |
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Pakistan
is spending 80% of its budget on its Army and Army is
spending it to maintain lavish lifestyles of Generals.
National resources are being spent on Golf Courses and
luxurious GHQ.
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Political
Failure |
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Pakistan
Army is trying to control the country with power,
violence and suppression. But it has failed to control
and manage anything. Conditions are worsening day by
day.
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Financial
Swindling |
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Generals
of Pakistan have proved that they are way more corrupt
than any politician. Under Musharraf Rule, They have
broken all records of corruption by previous
governments.
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World
Viewpoint |
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Like all
dictators, Musharraf has a Führer approach that
country cannot run without him. But world does not
agree with him. International Media confirms that he
is the worst.
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Enlightened Stupidity |
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Musharraf is not just a dictator. He has proved
himself to be a 'silly and stupid' ruler as well. His
'in the line of fire' and 'business of getting-raped'
are enough to prove his stupidities.
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