Internal democracy PML-N dictator political party. An assessment focussed on political and public policy research.
According to report on internal democracy of major political parties released.
Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) stands at the top of the democratic scale with a percentage of 56%.
Ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz declared the least democratic political party.
When it comes to handling its internal affairs, according to an assessment focussed on political and public policy research.
Score of political parties 40% of 100, indicating a drop from the overall score of 43% in 2014.
Five of these parties hold the largest number of seats in the National Assembly.
The Jamaat-i-Islami stands at the top of the democratic scale with a percentage of 56%.
The Hasil Bizenjo-led National Party follows with 47% and the Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf at 44%.
The Awami National Party (ANP) with 40% followed by Pakistan Peoples Party (36%),
Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl and Muttahida Qaumi Movement MQM (both at 33%) and the last PML-N at 31%.
The ruling PML-N’s irregular or no party meetings, lack of competitive elections and continuation of the same leadership.
Since the founding of the party are factors perceived as the major weaknesses in the democratic character of the party.
The report shows the state of internal democracy of political parties although not in good shape the previous year – further deteriorated in 2015.
“The PML-N, MQM and PPP are popular parties and their weak internal democracy has not come in the way of their mass appeal.
The NP emerged as the second most democratic party – a significant improvement over its fourth position the previous year.
Internal democracy PML-N dictator political party; research report.
Regular changes in top leadership since its founding in 2003, transparent party elections held in 2015 for all four provincial chapters.
And lack of any sign of dynastic leadership have favoured its democratic credentials.
Assessment and reaserch by the Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency.
