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The last regime has greatly contributed to the alienation of the ordinary people. The people of Pakistan have lost hope in the government, which is evident from their rejection of the political groups and central figures attached to them in the general elections. Unfortunately, the previous government undermined the nation’s self-confidence and its sense of pride.

It is now one of the major challenges for democratic forces to restore all that has been lost. It will be possible if the new government and its functionaries take a different path from the previous regime and pursue people-centred policies as well as make its functionaries accountable.

Last — but not the least — the challenge for the political class is to transform itself, showing greater compassion and understanding of people’s real issues. It is perhaps the most difficult part. The nation and the people have waited too long for leaders who will put society and public interest before themselves.

We know democracy does not bring in angels as leaders but it has the levers to control political choices of leaders, and over time cultivates a public spirit in them as they compete to produce better results. As the media develops further and civil society continues to remain active, the democratic government, with its competing political parties, is expected to perform better than the autocracy, that we have so painfully endured, ever did.

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Muhammad Khurshid, a resident of Bajaur District, tribal areas situated on Pak-Afghan border is journalist by profession. He contributes articles and news stories to various online and print newspapers. His subject matter is terrorism. He is (more...)
 

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