The State of Democracy in Pakistan 

Topic should be state of authoritarian regime in pakistan

Its not democracy in pakistan, its The DaMockery.

Big question is Islam is compatible with democracy and secularism. Answer is no. Why see globally 90 percent Islamic nations have no democracy and secularism. See in neighbourhood of India, Afghanistan Pakistan and Bangladesh. Totally failed. Some thing is seriously wrong with religious ideology.

To an outsider like me, Pakistan can seem like an overgrown 77-year-old child. Whether Pakistanis agree or not, the country appears to have made little progress in its journey toward becoming a true democracy. Several factors contribute to this, including greed, corruption, exploitation, and the relentless grip on power through any means necessary. There have been deliberate efforts to keep the public uninformed and blind to the realities on the ground. It’s only with the rise of social media that the populace has begun to question the ruling elite and the establishment. Unfortunately, the military has maintained near-total control over the country, often dictating political decisions. Politicians are forced to comply with the military’s directives or face removal. The military has entrenched itself not only in the political sphere but also in the economic and civilian sectors, making it incredibly difficult to rein in its power-a situation that now seems almost irreversible. Ideally, the military should be confined to its barracks and border defense, leaving the governance of the nation to democratically elected representatives. However, even elections are often manipulated by the establishment. Most of the ruling elite fear opposing the establishment, let alone criticizing its dominance. This is my assessment. Forums like these are valuable for discussions and raising awareness, but real change will only come when the youth of Pakistan step forward and take action.

Democracy in Pakistan? A joke! 🇮🇳

For 20% muslims we happily gave 30% land of India in 1947

Joke of discussion Islamic ideology people speaking about democracy i😅😅😅

Greetings from New Delhi...Everything the lady has spoken makes eminent sense. Thats the way to go.

Beautiful very nice thanks for sharing this video

"No body can hold monopoly to truth and wisdom".. Beautiful sentence 👍👍

Having such a discussion, this subject is non existence in pakistan...,.only less than 100 educated crowd.....for God sake, discuss how to create small group of graduates to take classes from 7 to 9 pm on streets to madrassa students, uneducated children in their own location....this is how more educated can be targeted in smaller group between 10 to 20 students in street, living in slums, this is how india educated after 1970s....... democracy can't be discussed in pakistan....can journalists can write the truth in pakistan......next day will be jail or killed in pakistan or foreign countries......where is democracy???????????????

This is a great discussion that is worthy of being watched by ALL, not just Pakistanis. Dr. Hoodbhoy's assertions are not only incorrect but needlessly provocative. In every presentation since the Indian elections, he keeps insisting that Modi has lost the elections. The reality is different from his wishes -- Modi is back as P.M. with reduced numbers. One expects precision from a world-renowned Scientist. True, as part of electioneering, he uttered the wishes of the extreme specimens in the R.S.S --- this is unfortunate. He and the Indian people have shown the maturity to correct their bearings. I am sure the Professor understands this. Just last week, the GOI legislated Medical insurance for seniors above 70 years for ALL Indians - regardless of religion or caste. Such things are never mentioned by the Professor. PITY! -- Jay Ravi, Toronto

Good subject.Appreciated from India.

Pakistan m sabse jyada sabse pahle sabse baddhia democracy h M true kah rha hu 😅😅

Democracy 😅 pakistan 😅

73 constitution declared Ahmedias as non Muslim, by your great liberal hero Bhutto, such stupidity

My question is how far Islam and democracy go together ?

A society that regularly repeats Poetry , is a people that gets a daily dose of tragedy . Then societal success remains another poem .

Democracy has outlived its life.

Very happy to the auditorium is full and overflowing.

فرحت اللہ بابر ہی بھترین رے باقی! اور سب سے درخواست ، پلیز “غیر مسلم” کہنا بند کریں کوئی ھندو ھے، کوئی مسیحی یا احمدی، ان کے نام لیں، وہ غیر مسلم نہیں ھندو، مسیحی، احمدی ہیں، پلیز، آپ بہی وہ کام نہ کریں جس کی شکایت کر رہے ہیں پلیز

A well-organized, and thought procovative debate, it was. The contemporary situation of democratic bodies, and their consistent failures were discussed, too. Questions raises here, when we have solutions of every problem. Then, why there is no policy implementation? We are facing huge economic crisis, political instability, and social insecurity. So far, we are failed in providing protection to our minorities ( though they are equal citizens of Pakistan) and other ethnic groups. Gender equality is further losing its space. We as Nation need to take chance for comprehensive reforms regarding socio- economic to political and cultural issues. With out reforms, it is not possible for Pakistan to move forward. Finally, thanks to The Black hole community for organizing this event.

Islam aur democracy ek sath nahi reh sakte.

Democracy and Pakistan are poles apart

How one can attend your session and how one can obtain relevant information.

Powerful and opportunist will never allow students unions.

First step is to amend Constitution to vest sovereignty with the people of Pakistan.

Pakistan was always stuck between Mullahs and Military. And that saga still continues

Glad to see such a full house, first time.

Results???

India is poor because of 24 crore illigally Pakistani citizens in India

Hilarious, always talking about democracy but achieving nothing

Weldone Farhat Ullah Babr sahab..... U are a Gem

Sorry....but the conclusion an average person across the border arrives at after listening to all the acclaimed prrsonalities is......... "nothing is possible & nothing can or will ever be done to sort out the sick mindset of the majority of Pakistanis, and, the show will go on as it has for the last 77 years". Democracy will always remain a fantasy for your unfortunate hujoom. SAD but TRUE 😢

Very nice discussion. Well done TBH

If one glass is half full, so we can, say it both ways half empty, or half full similarly if Pakistan for muslims, than India not for muslims

Wrong Topic 😂😂😂 State of Theocracy in Pakistan.❤❤❤

Your leader is responsible for this state of affairs,Amna sahiba . Have you ever considered it.

Great discussion!

Farhat Ullah Babar waao

Religion and democracy are moving along circle at 180 degrees Discussion is just Jilebiya with different size Jilebiya 😢😢😂😂

Good

Miss Aamna kindly consult history before saying anything. What Europe had achieved after Two hundred years, we got awareness with in two years.

Jinnah Smiling from hell

There are many religions in the World . Would the BLACK HOLE be able to discuss the role of each different Religion on the establishment and success of a DEMOCRACY ?

Agar yha Democracy hai to mai bhi Elon Musk hu.

Plz address it

پاکستان میں سیاسی پارٹیاں شخصی ہیں جمہوری نہیں۔ سیاسی لیڈر باری باری اقتدار کی خاطر بک جاتے ہیں۔ اقتدار حصول دولت کا ذریعہ ہے نظریاتی نہیں۔ٹریڈ یونین جنرل ضیاء کے زمانے سے مردہ ہے جس دن کالونی ٹیکسٹائل مل میں نہتے اور پر امن ہڑتالی مزدوروں پر بے دریغ فائرنگ ہوئی تھی۔ اس مردہ ماحول میں عدالتوں کے لئے جمہوریت کی حفاظت کرنا نا ممکن ہوتا ہے اسی کو نظریہ ضرورت کہتے ہیں عدالتیں کہتی ہیں سارا ملک اس نظام کو قبول کر چکا ہے تو ہمارے اس کے الٹ فیصلے ناقابل عمل ہوں گے۔

Zubair sb starts his analysis from the facts but culminated on twisting the facts ostensibly having a sting of rage that developed due to being disowned by PML N or he himself left the party on account of not being crowned as used to be in the past when the party came into power.

Farhat ullah babar is mature politician.

Mohtarma, you wanted to take name of Maryam Nawaz but you spoke the name of Maryam Aurangzeb. Astonished you being from PML N. Anyway, rest of the analysis was good❤

What a joke state of democracy in pakistan 😂

Joke joke Pakistan .

Complete bakwas all these people are doing is patronising Pakistan’s failed government, military hegemony and coward politicians

I don’t believe in peaceful ehtajaj …. Ye ek game hai k ap chup kar k aye ehtajaj karen govt ko zara faraq nhe parega or ap chalay jaye

Gaseous

Army chief is real boss of pakistan.

Nice comedy ... democracy in pakistan 😂😂😂

Pakistan me kitne minority baje hai😂😂😂😂

54-6=9= ghapa ghap ghapa ghap 😂😂😂😂

Bhikharistan 😂😂😂😂