The political scenario in Pakistan is like a chameleon which rapidly changes color. We have highly contested credibility of politicians, a frail economy fueled by a dwindling supply of energy, international powers unhappy with the commitment Pakistanis show to their relationship and a public that is on the brink of losing their minds. Events in Pakistan transpire at the speed of lightening. With the fourth year of the PPP government approaching its end, the Prime Minister has been recognized as the longest serving official in his post. Is this Gilani’s only accomplishment or has he and his regime fulfilled the promises it gave at the beginning of its term?
Perhaps politics in Pakistan have has been cursed with controversy or Prime Minister Gilani likes to honor the memory of his predecessors by continuing if not adding more controversies to the political landscape. Gilani enlists the restoration of judges as one of their first achievements since their coming into power. A fully independent judiciary honored one of the three elements of democracy. However, the public would recall the long march initiated by Sharif after a rift developed with PPP over this very restoration. Judges were miraculously reinstated shortly after the long march began. A failure right at the beginning of their term would have been shameful for the PPP.
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