Understanding the Political Conflict in Pakistan | Book Talk with Dr Muhammad Waseem | Mukalma 2.0

Book Talk by the Author: Political Conflict in Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Waseem succinctly summarized his book, highlighting the following main themes:
Lack of Conflict Resolution Mechanism:
The Pakistani political system lacks an effective mechanism for resolving conflicts.
Causes of political conflict are deeply rooted in historical, cultural, and institutional structures.
Legacy of Partition:
The fear and animosity towards the Hindu majority during partition transformed into a fear of the much larger Indian state vis-à-vis an insecure Pakistani state.
This legacy continues to shape political dynamics.
Demographic Power Shift:
Partition led to a power shift, making Mohajirs and Punjabis dominant communities.
This demographic change has implications for political power distribution.
Tension Between Normative and Pragmatic Rules:
There exists a tension between normative rules (based on ideals) and pragmatic rules (based on practical considerations) in Pakistani politics.
Middle Class vs. Political Class:
A faultline exists between the middle class and the political elite.
Their conflicting interests and priorities contribute to political instability.
Institutional Imbalance and Military Influence:
Institutional imbalances allow the military to engineer and manipulate elections through co-option with political parties.
Civil society’s role in democratization remains limited.
State Narrative and Education:
The state relies on constructing a master narrative based on the ideology of Pakistan.

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Thank u dr.may you live a long healthy life.

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Politics is my favorite topic

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Thanks