Distant_Observer
Trusted Member
The rot in Pakistan is basically because of the Generals, especially Zia ul Haq but also those who have been behind political machinations since Zia's death. But as long as Pakistan doesn't have an alternate strong entity to the military and as long as there is a dire threat from India, I will tolerate the Generals because I consider them the first, only, and the last line of defense for Pakistan.
Going forward, Pakistan needs 15-20 years of stability, focus, peace education, and continuation of policies. And I don't care how that is achieved: Hybrid, Full democracy, or even a naked military regime.
I'm pretty sure if Zia wasn't in charge during the 80s Pakistan would have been far worse off. Because of his persistence we managed to become nuclear.
Only now the Sharifs have started delivering. It took them 30 years of corruption and incompetence to get it right.





