From Electoral Politics to Long-Term Sustainability: Challenges and Prospects of Civil Society in Pakistan

Abstract

This paper examines Pakistan’s contemporary cultural of electoral politics and its evolution to attain the goal for the long-term sustainability and democratic culture.For years, electoral politics has been a key feature of Pakistan's political landscape, with political parties competing for power for the so-called democratic processes. This type of electoral politics typically promotes political myopia and ignores the very essence of political socialization and representative democracy. Despite previous failures, there's an opportunity to shift from a narrow electoral focus to a comprehensive approach ensuring well-being for current and future generations. The researchers examine variables like politics, institutions, and unconstitutional interventions, highlighting political transitions' role in long-term stability and offering pragmatic solutions for policymakers. By understanding and resolving such difficulties, Pakistan could hope to overcome the current problems of political adhocism and to adopt more pragmatic approach for sustainable growth and the fulfilment of its social agreement with its people.