Musharraf`s opposition parties win Pakistan election
A view of celebrations in Pakistan after elections
The opposition parties of Pervez Musharraf the President of Pakistan won a big election victory on Tuesday after voters rejected his former ruling party, raising questions about the future of the US ally who has ruled since 1999.
The Counting was continuing with results still awaited in less than 20 seats, but no party was expected to win a majority in the 342-seat National Assembly.
The opposition parties of assassinated former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto & former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif appeared to have won enough to command a majority but there is no certainty that they will work together.
Pervez Musharraf has said that he would accept the results & work with whoever won to build democracy in a country that has alternated between civilian & army rule throughout its 60-year history.
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Real Democracy in a country like Pakistan is unlikely to be seen. For a democracy to flourish, there must be just one power center (PM/President) which should adequately represent the people of the country. Rest of the pillars of the constitution like Judiciary, Military, Intellegence etc should honestly support that one power center. However, in Pakistan’s case it is opposite. There are many power centers such as ISI, Millitary, President, Madarsas etc etc, and the Prime Minister is the weakest of all. Any dictator in Pakistan can amend the constitution to suite his wishes and political ambition. With such a fragile past which has been replicated several times, it will difficult for democracy to unfold in Pakistan. Furthermore, democracy stands on the pillar of liberal society which is yet to take its roots in Pakistan. Anyway, lets hope for the best even if this is a beginning, its a welcome happening.