Question

Explain any three factors that are responsible the failure of building a stable democratic rule in Pakistan. 

Answer 1

The factors responsible for failure of building a stable democratic rule in Pakistan are as follows:  

•  The social dominance of the military, clergy and landowning aristocracy has led to frequent overthrow of elected governments and establishment of military governments. 
• Pakistan’s conflict with India also made the pro military groups more powerful. These groups have often said that political parties and democracy in Pakistan are flawed, that Pakistan’s security would be harmed by selfish minded parties and chaotic democracy and that army’s stay in power is, therefore, justified. 
• The lack of genuine international support for democratic rule in Pakistan has further encouraged military to continue its dominance.