The Charter of Democracy (2006) and the Way Forward

Abstract

The authoritarian regime of General Pervez Musharraf deteriorated the democratic system in Pakistan. The Pakistan‟s return to the democracy, its transition and consolidation are significant aspect of the country‟s politics in the post Musharraf era. This research work deals with an unusual political development which may be termed as politics of reconciliation. The era 2006-18 was unique features in the political history of Pakistan because it brought closer the leadership of Pakistan People‟s Party and Pakistan Muslim League (N) for the restoration, protection and continuation of democratic process in Pakistan. The central focus of the research work offers an overview the Charter of Democracy (CoD) 2006 and politics of reconciliation between the PPP and PML-N in Pakistan. It also analyses the prospects of constitutional reforms, political performance of two democratic regimes and stability for perusing democratic goals under CoD (2006).