Young Pakistanis prefer Sharia, military rule over democracy
Pakistan's
politics
has
witnessed
several
military
coups
and
instability
since
its
creation
in
1947.
The
PPP-led
coalition
government's
success
to
complete
five
years
in
office
has
been
hailed
as
a
big
achievement.
However,
not
many
from
the
younger
generation
of
the
country
are
convinced.
According to a survey conducted by the British Council titled 'Next Generation Goes to The Ballot Box', citizens aged between 18 and 29 have become pessimistic about the future of the country, thanks to a weak economy, high inflation, acute energy crisis and Taliban insurgency.
Over 93 per cent of young Pakistanis believe that their country is headed to the wrong direction, compared to 86 per cent in 2009. A handful thinks that democracy has indeed benefitted them and their families.
The survey also says that only 29 per cent of the youth in the country believe that democracy can better the political situation there. Around 38 per cent said Islamic law or Sharia is more suited to Pakistan, which reflects the deep religious views of several young people in the Muslim country.
Thirty-tow
per
cent
support
military
rule,
which
had
denied
democracy
a
chance
in
the
country
often.
According
to
the
survey,
77
per
cent
people
favour
the
army
while
just
a
mere
14
per
cent
back
the
civilian
government.
Pakistan's
youth
could
play
a
decisive
role
in
the
upcoming
election.
More
than
30
per
cent
of
the
registered
voters,
i.e.,
more
than
25
million
are
agd
between
18
and
29
and
many
among
them
will
vote
for
the
first
time
on
May
11.
OneIndia News