Future of democracy in Pakistan

1. Introduction
2. Democracy in Pakistan: an overview
3. Future of democracy in Pakistan: bright or bleak?
4. Factors envisaging survival of democracy in Pakistan;
i-complete democratic tenure 2008-2013 and smooth power shift
ii-better and cooperative civil military relations
iii-independent judiciary and free media
iv-massive political awareness and participation
v- global shift towards democracy
5. Measures to ensure democracy in Pakistan in years to come;
i-political strengthening
ii-parliamentary reforms
iii-implementing rule of law in letter and spirit
iv-planning and designing local bodies fairly
v-addressing the issues of separatist movements
vi-ensuring administrative accountability
vii-strengthening participation of opposition in decision making process
viii-addressing grievances of masses i-e, poverty reduction, employment opportunities, energy supply
ix-formulating short and long term policies concerning national interest
x-rethinking Pakistan's policy on global war on terror
xi-redesigning foreign policy according to regional and global scenario
xii-ensuring better regional and international relations
6. Conclusion.