Editorial
The progress of Pakistan’s statehood depends on one foundational truth: no government can truly endure without the people’s vote as its anchor. Until our rulers emerge through free and credible elections, the public will not stand firmly behind them. Political stability and the legitimacy of governance flow directly from the ballot box.
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When governments are formed through manipulation, elite bargains, or institutional interventions, they lose the confidence of citizens. People withdraw their allegiance, perceiving such governments as temporary arrangements rather than true representatives of their will. This democratic vacuum undermines both governance and the social contract, leaving the state fragile and mistrusted.
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Pakistan must therefore recommit itself to electoral sovereignty. The principle that power resides in the people is not symbolic; it is the engine of national renewal. Only when voters trust that their choice determines leadership will they lend enduring legitimacy to rulers. This trust transforms passive citizens into active participants, monitoring performance and demanding accountability from those in power.
A government genuinely elected by the people acquires moral authority to govern. It is able to enforce reforms, strengthen institutions, and implement policies with credibility. In contrast, administrations born of backroom compromises struggle for recognition, facing perpetual resistance. Authentic democracy ensures stability by aligning state authority with the will of the governed.
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The future of Pakistan lies in bridging this trust gap. Citizens must feel sovereign not just at the time of elections but throughout the democratic cycle. Governments accountable to voters—not intermediaries—will earn public loyalty, build transparency, and deliver progress. Without this transformation, cycles of mistrust will continue to paralyze the republic.
Let it be the guiding principle: until governments rise authentically from the ballot, they cannot expect the people to stand behind them. True reform and national trust are only possible when democracy is lived, not just claimed.
