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Flaws in PDM strategy
January 25, 2021
Serious flaws in the strategy of 10-party opposition alliance Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) led to a situation where the alliance looked a “divided house” and too weak to oust Prime Minister Imran Khan through vote of no-confidence unless the latest proposal of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has some “backup support” which perhaps does not exist. They are also not prepared for any “agitation” which even otherwise could only lead to extra-constitutional means.
Whether someone likes it or not, history is with the prime minister for two reasons. The vote of no-confidence against any PM never succeeded. It failed in 1989 even the IJI, then opposition alliance, had the support of establishment. The recent move in 2020 against the Chairman Senate was defeated despite opposition’s majority in the Senate.
Benazir’s doctrine
December 26, 2020
July 3, 1972 – a historic midsummer day when the Simla Accord was signed between Z A Bhutto and his Indian counterpart Indra Gandhi. The Accord was a milestone success of Bhutto, who was accompanied by his young daughter who silently observed all the negotiation tactics of her father.
Hardly was she aware that 16 years after the Simla Accord she would be taking oath as prime minister herself. Benazir Bhutto’s struggle was not easy, facing the patriarchal political system and merciless dictatorship of Zia who hanged her father and imposed martial law in the country.
It won’t be wrong to say that Benazir Bhutto was a born leader, exhibiting all the traits of leadership which she inherited. This was reflected in her early days at Oxford. She showed all the signs of leadership since her days in student politics and an impeccable debating career.