Political Parties in Pakistan: A Case Study of Pakistan People's Party

Authors

  • Muhammad Dawood International Islamic University
  • Kashif Suhail Malik International Islamic University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24200/jsshr.vol5iss03pp22-27

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to analyze the rise of Pakistan People's Party in Pakistan. The foundation of Pakistan People's Party was laid by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on November 30, 1967 and he became its first Chairman. Methodology: The key objectives of Pakistan People's Party are; Islam is our faith, Democracy is our polity, Socialism is our economy and all power to the people. The other objectives of Pakistan People's Party are to introduce the idea of real democracy in Pakistan and transfer of power to the grass root level. Results: The party initiates efforts to take the concrete measures for the elimination of feudalism in Pakistan. The ultimate goal of Pakistan People's Party is the achievement of a democratic rule that is only possible through the principle of collectivism. Pakistan People's Party will stop the old-fashioned system of government which is in the hands of few rich persons. Conclusion: The foundation of Pakistan People's Party was laid by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on the principles of socialism, Roti, Kapra, Makan and Shelter as the basic slogan of Pakistan People's Party. The main theme of Pakistan People's Party is to resolve the socio-economic problem in the country.

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2019-08-16

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