The democratic stature of Pakistan in the contemporary world: challenges and prospects

  • Muhammad Imran Ashraf PhD Research Scholar at International Islamic University Islamabad Lecturer in Political Science at Minhaj University Lahore Pakistan

Abstract


Pakistan holds a very important geopolitical position not only within South Asia but also in relation to the rest of the world. Connecting East and West, and with the potentiality for bridging the Global South with the North, it forms an important locus for discussing the role of democracy and democratic institutions in bringing about and sustaining peace. With attention on the 2013 election season, this article explores strategies for stakeholders within Pakistan, the aim being the improvement of prospects for democracy and prosperity

Author Biography

Muhammad Imran Ashraf, PhD Research Scholar at International Islamic University Islamabad Lecturer in Political Science at Minhaj University Lahore Pakistan
Muhammad Imran Ashraf
Lecturer in Political Science at Minhaj University, Lahore, Pakistan
PhD Research Scholar at International Islamic International University Islamabad, Pakistan




Published
04-Jun-2013
How to Cite
Ashraf, M. (2013). The democratic stature of Pakistan in the contemporary world: challenges and prospects. The South Asianist Journal, 2(2). Retrieved from http://www.southasianist.ed.ac.uk/article/view/116
Issue
Vol 2 No 2 (2013): Motion and Consumption in South Asia
Section
Exploratory Essays

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