ISLAMABAD — Senator Faisal Vawda has launched a scathing critique of Pakistan’s democratic system, asserting that it has failed to deliver meaningful benefits to the public and requires a fundamental “reboot.”
Speaking on the programme “On the Front,” Vawda addressed a range of issues including democracy, political leadership, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government, counterterrorism measures and the role of the establishment.
Democracy Under Fire
The senator argued that the existing democratic order has not produced tangible gains for ordinary Pakistanis, and he called for fresh faces to be given opportunities in politics.
“Democracy has delivered nothing for the people of Pakistan,” Vawda said, adding that the system needs to be restructured and rebooted.
He also demanded strict action against those who, in his words, do not recognise the national flag.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governance in Focus
Turning to provincial affairs, Vawda claimed that the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa had not received significant benefits over the past 13 years.
He argued that if the provincial government had performed effectively for the public, citizens would have taken to the streets in its support.
Criticism of Political Leadership
Vawda further criticised the country’s political leadership, saying politicians had a long history of allegations relating to incompetence and corruption.
He claimed that a monarchy-like system prevailed in the country, leaving poor people struggling with hardships, and stressed that the democratic system needed to be rebooted.
Key Points From Vawda’s Remarks
- Democracy has failed to deliver meaningful benefits to Pakistanis, according to the senator.
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has seen no significant public gains in 13 years, he alleged.
- New people should be given opportunities in politics.
- The system requires restructuring and a “reboot.”
- Strict action is needed against those who do not recognise the national flag.
- A monarchy-like system is leaving poor people struggling, he claimed.
