credit to mevotex@miricommunity.net Pakistani youth prefer theocracy to democracy A survey by the British Council shows a larger number of young Pakistanis believing that the country should be governed by Islamic law than democracy. The report issued Wednesday by the British organization found that 38 percent of Pakistanis between the ages of 18 and 29 thought Shariah law was the best political system for Pakistan. Thirty-two percent chose military rule, and democracy came in with 29 percent. 
Theocracy the most preferred system for young people in Pakistan The findings come as Pakistan approaches the May 11 parliamentary elections - its first democratic transition in a country that has experienced three military coups. The survey, titled 'Next Generation Goes to the Ballot Box' report, indicated deep pessimism among the youth, many of whom will be voting for the first time. An overwhelming 96 percent of the youth believe the country is heading in the wrong direction. In 2007, the figure was 50 percent. Those who backed Islamic law said it was the best system for "promoting moral behavior", eradicating corruption, ensuring access to electricity and water, and providing people with healthcare and education. 64 percent of male youths described themselves as conservative or religious while the figure for females was 75 percent. Asked about the most important events in their lives, most of the youths did not even point to a positive event or an achievement. Most referred to the devastating earthquake of 2005, floods in 2010 or the 2007 assassination of former premier Benazir Bhutto, which topped the list. 25 percent of all young people have been directly affected by violence or witnessed a serious violent event. In the restive tribal belt affected by militancy, the figure was as high as 62 per cent. 
Economic problems greater worry for Pakistani youth than terrorism The greatest worry for the youths however, was not terrorism but rising prices and inflation. Only 10 per cent of those surveyed rated terrorism as the most important issue facing Pakistan. At the same time, only 10 per cent believe the country has enough jobs. Most of those surveyed had more faith in the army than any other institution, with approval ratings for the military were about 70 percent compared to just 13 percent for the government. Results like these indicate that champions of secularism and democracy could have a hard time winning hearts and minds as voting day draws near. "As a Muslim, I believe in Khalifa rule. Democracy is like giving your country and faith to America," one respondent, Muhammad Usama, was quoted as saying. The full report is available at http://www.nextgeneration.com.pk "Young people are losing confidence in the democratic system," the report says. "Leaders of all political persuasions have a duty to convince the youth that they remain committed to undiluted democracy for Pakistan." Most young people feel that prosperity is sliding further from their grasp, the British Council added. "Over two-thirds of the next generation think they are now worse off than they were." 
Children scavenging from garbage heap in Pakistan Pakistan is confronting a host of problems, including a faltering economy, inadequate infrastructure and a persistent threat from extremists and militants. At 180 million people, it is the sixth most populous nation in the world, but the gross domestic product (GDP) is smaller than the tiny island of Singapore. Currently, 67 percent of Pakistani children fail to get enough food to grow normally, with one in five being severely stunted. In 2008, Pakistan averted a balance of payments crisis by securing an $11 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan package, but the IMF suspended it in 2011 after complaining about its widespread corruption and mismanagement, coupled with inefficient economic reform process. The Asian Development Bank, one of Pakistan's biggest lenders, predicts Pakistan will have to borrow up to $9 billion again from the IMF before the end of the year to prevent another crisis. 
Economic irony: Pakistan and Singapore GDP compared Source: http://www.indianexpress.com/news/40--of-pak-youths-think-islamic-law-is-best-for-countrysurvey/1097126/2 http://www.foxnews.com/world/2013/04/03/survey-shows-that-pakistani-youth-support-islamic-law-over-democracy/ http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130403/news-world/article/40-pakistan-youths-think-islamic-law-best-country-90-think-nation-wrong http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-22001263 http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/Pakistan/40-of-Pak-youths-think-Islamic-law-is-best-for-country-Survey/Article1-1036687.aspx http://www.ibtimes.com/pakistan-elections-approach-young-people-favor-military-or-shariah-law-over-democracy-1167113
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