Beyond the Facade: Pakistan's Political Arena of Civilian versus Military Dominance

Beyond the Facade: Pakistan's Political Arena of Civilian versus Military Dominance

Host Faryal Shahzad is joined by Ahmed Bilal Mehboob, a renowned political development specialist who serves as the founder and president of the Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT), a prominent think tank dedicated to fostering democracy and effective governance.

While cricket is known for its swift and unpredictable shifts in fortune, the realm of politics often proves even more tumultuous. Despite being characterized by constant change, Pakistani politics paradoxically remains entrenched in familiar patterns. 

With crucial general elections looming, observers lament the conspicuous absence of genuine fair play and note a pervasive lack of public engagement amidst the repetition of age-old rhetoric and curious slogans. 

Despite the nation grappling with what many consider its most severe multifaceted crisis to date, the discourse among political leaders remains mired in clichés, failing to reflect the urgency of the challenges at hand.