Unfairness is accepted in politics and war. It is said that democracy is based on the will of the people expressed via free and fair elections. Institutions that are impartial and non-discriminatory. true and trustworthy news sources. This is what a great political system purports to be. Unfortunately, it is still included in the constitution, which is bad news for Pakistan. There is still a very long way to go before this becomes the writing on the wall.
Pakistani politics are at some point in this difficult and turbulent path. Pakistan manages its elections. Every election since 1970 has been followed by a declaration of this truth. The democratic party conspires with the power to win somewhat unfair elections, and dictators manipulate sham of elections like Musharraf did in 2002.
Politics that is unfair begins with those in authority. The country’s President and Prime Minister are not necessarily included in that. The administration, stockpiling, use, and abuse of position authority to further personal rather than international interests is known as power politics. Governments come and governments go. Of course, the establishment has a say in who, when, and where the politicians are appointed and removed. They achieve this by collaborating and using diverse technical techniques. Collusion occurs with the selected parties. Known media outlets are involved in the collaboration. Everything continued without incident for fifty years until the concept of “one man standing” was proven to be impossible. Let’s examine the elements that have contributed to and might still contribute to the largest shock in nearly 75 years.
Politicians are frequently embroiled in scandal. Their deaths and lives are being studied. Many articles have been published on assassinations, including that of Benazir Bhutto and John F. Kennedy. Always present is the idea that “they” do not align with either state or non-state authorities. Although many contend it was a family job, Benazir was allegedly shot by terrorists. It is said that the establishment has installed and removed leaders at whim throughout Pakistan’s 75-year existence. The PTI is fighting back after the strange case of the expulsion of Imran Khan was denied. With all the support in the world, PMLN is essentially out of Punjab and has lost a province. This is the past as of now.
An uninformed and unimpressed public was the true benefit that the previous regime change facilitators benefited from. Even minimal protests over Bhutto’s execution and Nawaz Sharif’s removal failed to materialise. The public’s reaction to Imran Khan’s removal has been unparalleled and never-ending. Ramadan, Eid, heat, humidity, and Moharram all come and go, yet the people continue to react to every perceived political upheaval. Before the party makes a call for them, crowds assemble for several events, such as the vote of no confidence, the Punjab speaker’s decision, and the Supreme Court judgement. Add to this the recent disappearance of the speaking fear.
Intelligence is thwarted by arrogance. It is nothing short of insulting that the game’s designers believed the populace would allow a corrupt coalition of 13 parties to rule them and lay the blame for their misdeeds on prior administrations. These are alleged criminals who have been repeatedly allowed to govern thanks to the system and who have been well tested and confirmed. Most people find it difficult to accept the sight of them all sitting in a cabinet. A technocrat would have had a better chance of gaining support from the public if they had imported one. Some people would still give Shaukat Aziz and similar people a chance. However, the price of uniting these seasoned dishonest individuals under a single administration was so minimal that even the most passive individuals joined involved.
The majority of Netflix’s political thrillers, like House of Cards, depict the merciless elite steamrolling everyone in the same direction. Those that dare to turn around are taken care of. We are watching a live political thriller in Pakistan. When the Supreme Court’s judgement on the Punjab Assembly Speaker ruling was scheduled to be revealed, viewers in Pakistan and around the world were riveted to the TV with pounding hearts. Many pessimists believe that this will likewise soon be “taken care of.” The provision for the component was supposed to be implemented in Punjab’s 20 by-elections. That didn’t take place. Now comes the futile effort to legally remove the “uncontrollable” party. That may occur. But if that occurs, it’s possible that instead of the “uncontrollable” being dealt with, it will increase to the point that Sri Lankan scenarios will only seem little in comparison to what may occur in Pakistan.
Let’s hope and pray that on its 75th birthday, Pakistan and its leaders mature and move past their ongoing fight for dominance to provide their people real freedom, peace, and prosperity.
