Possibility of Revolution in Pakistan?

[pak-one]

@mAd_ScIeNtIsT

Pakistan’s people are too divided to ever unite in a revolution. Our various ethnic groups are all in thrall to political parties predominantly representing those ethnicities, and those political parties are all reasonably dedicated to electoral politics and parliamentary democracy.

This is fortunate, because it means Pakistan should be spared from revolution and the gross instability and bloodshed that follows. For once, the people’s blind allegiance to inept parties actually works in the country’s favour.

Maddie, you forget the absence of a charismatic leader. After Quaid e Azam, ZAB could (arguably) be considered the most charismatic leader, however he too lacked the grassroots support in E. Pakistan, Baluchistan.

The situation might be different if such a leader emerges. Think of a Napoleon or an Ataturk type personality who could drastically change the direction of the country.

I, for one, would welcome it. Odds are it won’t happen.