Introduction of Democracy

Democracy in Pakistan is still flourishing under the shadow of dictatorship. It has an exchequer history. It has been proved a failure in Pakistan since an inadequate numbers its citizens is uneducated. Moreover, inefficient politicians and political parties which are the soul of democracy are also responsible for the failure of democratic form of government. The condition of democracy in Pakistan is very much similar to that of Indonesia and early period of Turkey. Democracy, in Indonesia, like Pakistan, is being observed under the rule of dictatorship. The dictators are playing the role of watch dog in democracies being practiced by the governments of Pakistan and Indonesia. In this essay we will for the utmost define the term democracy with the context of interpretation given by the famous political scientists. The types of democracy will than be elaborated. The advantages and disadvantages of democracy would also be discussed critically. An overview of democracy in Pakistan will also be given. The obstacles or impediments in the way of democracy will also be scrutinized with the context of socio – political scenario of Pakistan. At the end some suggestions will also be given as remedial measures for a sustainable democracy in Pakistan.