HUM113: Problems of Political Parties in Pakistan

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What was the main problem with political parties in Pakistan?

They had too many parties with similar goals

They were not able to implement Islamic teachings

They were too focused on eradicating poverty

They lacked a clear vision for the country's development (correct)

What was the slogan of Pakistan Tehreek-Insaf?

Remove corruption (correct)

Implement Islamic system in Pakistan

Eradicate poverty and redistribute power

Build infrastructure in Pakistan

What constrained the development of political parties in Pakistan?

Overemphasis on Islamic teachings

Presence of too many political parties

Lack of freedom in Pakistani society (correct)

Inability to articulate demands and problems

What was the main goal of Muslim political parties in Pakistan?

To implement Islamic teachings, policies, and system Signup and view all the answers

Why couldn't people express their views freely in Pakistan?

Due to the lack of freedom Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for the emergence of political parties in a society?

Material and cultural advancement of society Signup and view all the answers

What was the slogan of the People's Party in Pakistan?

Eradicate poverty and redistribute power Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the lack of vision among political parties in Pakistan?

Myopic vision of political parties Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of opposing PML (N) according to the text?

You are branded as a traitor Signup and view all the answers

What does the author consider a representative of people's mindset?

Political parties Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the change in political development in Pakistan?

General Zia-Ul-Haq's death in a plane crash Signup and view all the answers

What was lost due to the power struggles between PPP and PML (N)?

Political vision Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the lack of vision in major political parties in the 1990s?

Weakened governments Signup and view all the answers

What was the direction of major political parties in the 1990s?

Power struggle and corruption Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the power struggles on the political parties?

They lost their vision Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the dissolution of governments in the 1990s?

Weaker institutions Signup and view all the answers

When did the two major political parties in Pakistan, the Pakistan People's Party and the Muslim League, come together to form the Alliance for the Restoration of Democracy?

1977 Signup and view all the answers

What is lacking in mainstream and ethnic-regional parties in Pakistan?

Internal debate over policy alternatives Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for accountable democracy to function in Pakistan?

Drastic changes in the formation and functioning of political parties Signup and view all the answers

Why have national institutions been destroyed in Pakistan?

Lack of accountability and corruption Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of the failure to recognize the need to restructure the political party system?

Destruction of national institutions by corruption and nepotism Signup and view all the answers

Who has been demoralized and crippled by the rulers' extravagant lifestyle?

The tax-paying middle class Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary for political parties to faithfully represent and serve the people?

A transparent political system Signup and view all the answers

What is lacking in the political culture of Pakistan?

Mutual understanding and peaceful dialogues Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Problems of Political Parties in Pakistan

Most political parties in Pakistan lack a clear vision for the country's future, with some focusing on eradicating poverty, others on building infrastructure, and others on implementing Islamic teachings.
The Pakistan People's Party's slogan is to eradicate poverty and redistribute equal power, while the Pakistan Muslim League (N) focuses on building infrastructure.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's slogan is to remove corruption, which they use to counter the Pakistan Muslim League (N) supremacy.

The Lack of Freedom and Its Impact on Political Parties

The low level of material and cultural advancement in Pakistani society, particularly during the first decade, constrained the development of political parties.
The lack of freedom in Pakistani society, particularly during the first decade, led to the myopic vision of political parties.
The freedom to express views and articulate demands was limited, with opposing parties often being branded as traitors.

The Lost Vision

The death of General Zia-ul-Haq in a plane crash led to the opportunity for PPP and PML (N) to rule the country, but they were more focused on power grabs than providing a clear vision for the country.
In the 1990s, the course of political development changed, and the political direction and vision for entering the 21st century were lost.
Major political parties, particularly the PPP and the Muslim League, focused on power struggles, floor crossing, and corruption throughout the decade.

Lack of Internal Debate and Dialogue

Mainstream and ethnic-regional parties lack internal debate over policy alternatives, with priorities and preferences identified with their leaders rather than emerging from household debates.
The culture of dialogue has not been established, and mutual understanding is lacking among political parties.

The Way Forward

Accountable democracy cannot function in Pakistan until drastic changes are made in the formation and functioning of political parties.
Educated professional and progressive-minded middle-class citizens do not have any chance to participate in the democratic process.
The failure to recognize the need to restructure the political party system on fundamental principles of democracy has led to corruption and nepotism in national institutions.
The lack of accountability by elected autocratic rulers has become a feature of national policy, leading to a wide gap between the poor and the rich.

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This quiz covers the problems of political parties in Pakistan, including the lack of vision and corruption. It is based on Lecture 18 handouts of HUM113 Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan.