Shariah has
trumped democracy and military rule as the preferred option among the youth of
Pakistan in a
survey conducted
by the British Council, ahead of the coming elections. Of the 5,000 youngsters
mapped
across the
country, 38 per cent chose Islamic Shariah as the best political system for Pakistan.
While the
study “Pakistan
Next Generation Goes to the Ballot Box” reflects the deep disappointment with
democracy
among the youth,
with only 29 per cent opting for it, the preference for Shariah is primarily
because the
respondents do not
have a “direct experience of a non-democratic system of Islamic government”.
Shariah
was favoured for
its ability to advance moral and religious values. It is also thought to be the
best system for
giving people
their rights and freedom; for promoting tolerance; and making the country a
fairer one.
However, not many
expected it to improve security, a major concern.
On the security front, the
military was
found to be the
best option and continues to enjoy a better acceptance than democracy with 32
per cent of
the respondents
voting for it. In fact, military rule was found to be most popular in the
restive province of
Balochistan
besides Sindh and Gilgit-Baltistan.
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