Pakistan should evaluate the status of democracy: PPP

Islamabad: Senator Farhatullah Babar on Tuesday said that on the international democracy day Pakistan should evaluate the status of democracy in the country.

Seminar on “International Democracy Day” Organized by Shaheed Bhutto Foundation here, he emphasized that “we should be looking for ways to promote, protect and strengthen the very system of democracy in the country.”

He also said that majoritarian rule should be differed from a democratic one, as in democratic political system ‘rule of law’ is of supreme importance, followed by ‘public participation’ as well as ‘accountability’.

He said that all governing institutions should respect the limits of their democratic boundaries and should exercise their powers within the constitutional limits. He also said that political parties should also promote and create a democratic culture within their political parties.

Deputy Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Saleem Mandviwalla said on this occasion that democracy is the only way forward and the only possible way to progress is through adopting democratic ideals. He said that all the pillars of the state must ensure that democracy prevails in the country.

He also empathized that in Pakistan democracy is in its infantile stage and it still has a long way to go.