Currently Pakistan's political dynasties and electoral system

 The general election in 2023 is getting closer and closer, as everyone is aware. It's like a political fight. To win this battle, all political parties are competing. Preparing for the upcoming general elections, PTI, PML-N, and PPP are, as always, the main players on the battlefield. Our electoral reforms, on the other hand, are under scrutiny. Everyone talks about elections that are free and fair, which seem difficult. Our corrupt political system is to blame.

The 2018 elections were still cautious despite the 2017 electoral reforms. As a result, the Election Commission of Pakistan's authority and independence were questioned following the 2018 general elections. The failure of the system for transmitting results, which raised concerns about the elections' transparency, was the other major concern. All of these issues raise constitutional concerns. Because it is contentious and lacking in some areas, this is the appropriate time to discuss our constitution. Revision is required. However, Pakistanis believe that the constitutions are holy or very spiritual writing, and that anyone who attempts to change them will commit sin. "No constitution can be written for all time, every constitution should be revised," stated Thomas Jefferson. However, like the rest of the world, we view constitutions as inviolable like the Bible. Every government talks about reforms to the electoral system, but no one dares to put those reforms into action. Constitutions are more than just about elections, according to Dr. Nadeem-Ul-Haq, Vice Chancellor of the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE). They ensure that opposing viewpoints and interests engage in fair electoral competition.

In order to bring about change in Pakistan, the tyranny of the elite must be ended. Since its independence, the country has been ruled by a few tyrants on multiple occasions. One of the few countries in which the majority of people are exploited by a small number of families or tyrants is Pakistan.

In order to bring about change in Pakistan, the tyranny of the elite must be ended. Since its independence, the country has been ruled by a few tyrants on multiple occasions. One of the few countries in which the majority of people are exploited by a small number of families or tyrants is Pakistan. The state should not allow the concentration of power and wealth in a few hands, as stated in Article 38 of the constitution. However, no action has been taken. The working class is not represented in any of the current political parties. When we look at the political parties that ran in the general elections of the 1970s, 11 percent of their members were peasants and members of the working class. Therefore, we ought to enhance our electoral system in this regard.

Pakistan's electoral system is another issue. The First-Past-The-Post system is used in Pakistan. It is a straightforward electoral system that is followed by numerous nations worldwide. Under this arrangement, the dominant political party still manages to form the government despite receiving less than fifty percent of the votes. As a result, it has been suggested that it might not accurately reflect the majority of voters. This system was clearly demonstrated in the elections of 2013 and 2018. For instance, PML-N won 33 percent of the vote in 2013, and PTI won 32 percent in 2018, but they still formed the majority government by fielding independent winners and MNAs from various regional parties. The same thing took place in the elections of the 1990s. It indicates that the story is not new. It demonstrates that the system we have implemented lacks proportion. The number of seats won is not proportional to the votes cast. According to the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) report, one of the primary causes of the country's political instability is the fact that the general elections do not accurately reflect the majority of the population. The statistics show that the FPTP system hasn't taken into account the majority's opinions. However, the majority's dismay is not solely caused by the flawed electoral system; other factors are also involved.

The dominant political parties are the primary issue. It is clear that these are fakes. These are 204 families, not 342 members, when we look at our National Assembly members. The relatives divide the seats among themselves. When looking at our women's representation in parliament, relatives of current parliamentarians use the women's quota. One reason is that the current politicians charge so much for their party tickets that no one would dare buy them. As a result, this system makes leaders with little experience because of their families. It indicates that we ought to modify the system. In order to prevent anyone from becoming a Raja, VC PIDE says that constitutions need to clearly define how power is distributed. Justice and rights must be protected with care.

Pakistan ought to implement a proportional electoral system, according to a study conducted by the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE). However, Pakistan's population does not have a high literacy rate, which is necessary for the PR system. Another method that has been suggested by a lot of researchers is the ranked-choice voting system. A candidate must win a majority vote (at least 50 percent) to be elected from the constituency under this system, not the candidate with the most votes. In a nutshell, implementing a new electoral system is difficult and necessitates political and constitutional willpower at first.