Let me remind you of where we were in the discussion. I told you you had no basis to say that most Pakistanies consider them to be extremists. You pointed out modest electoral support, and that they were unpopular during their time. I asked you if that is your criterion, what of smaller parties such as PTI/Tehreek e Istaqlal. Are parties extremists merely because they dont do well in the polls. Thats a bad argument.
I agree with you on your assessment of PTI otherwise.
Answer a simple question. Tell us about your background, how much time you have spent in Pakistan other than vacationing. You are the archtypical expat/yuppie Pakistani you so rail against.
You and samb dont make it nearly all. It is ridiculous to call a party ‘outside of the political norm’ if it wins elections in sizable areas (JI with Mayor Naimatullah and JUI/MMA in the last elections), has always had a signficant vote-bank and is a part of the current government (JUI).