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Democratically elected leader is not guaranteed to be better than a non democratic dictator. It is possible that an autocratic Head of the State, such as Lee Kwan of Singapore can push thru reforms which are of great benefit to the country in the long run regardless of the short term pain.This can be achieved because an autocrat does not care whether he wins next election or not. Democratic leaders on the other hand are in general experts in compromises which could possibly win them next election but may not be good for the state.
Finally, caliber of the person matters a great deal. To see our leaders in proper perspective let us examine the Pakistan political scene.
Nawaz Sharif and family: It is no secret that Nawaz Sharif was handpicked by Zia ul Haq and nurtured to rival Junejo, a gentle soul if any. Nawaz Sharif therefore didnt rise to the PML leadership on his own merit. Nawaz Sharif is neither very well educated (BB & Imran Khan) nor he had to compete in ISSB; I doubt if he would have made the grade.
Asif Zardari: His interests lie with horses. His claim to fame is that he married BB, else he would have been managing the Bambino cinema owned by his family.
The Chaudhry brothers: They have no doubt a strong political pedigree, but let us face it; they have always been second line politicians and never really thought capable of ultimate leadership.
Isfandyar Wali Khan: This family produced two outstanding figures (Bacha Khan and Dr Khan sahib) , 2nd and third generation is reaping rewards of their illustrious grand father.
Pir of Pagaro: What other qualification does he have except being Pir of the Hurs?
Munawwar Hasan: Less is said about this Taliban loving bigot the better. He is not even a facsimile of Maulana Maudoodi in scholarship.
Mulana Fazlur Rahman: Only qualification is being born to Mufti Mahmood.
Imran Khan: No doubt well educated and honest. But does any one really think that he has any chance to win?
Pervez Musharraf on the other hand reached the high rank of Lt General on his own merit, whether he should have been promoted to COAS is beside the point. His first three years; before he was seduced to the Chaudhry bandwagon; were periods of very good governance. Man for man, he is definitely head and shoulders above the Sharifs, Chaudhries and Zardaris. However, precisely because of his forthrightness (he does not speak with a forked tongue) it is doubtful that he would ever again become leader of Pakistan.
Finally, caliber of the person matters a great deal. To see our leaders in proper perspective let us examine the Pakistan political scene.
Nawaz Sharif and family: It is no secret that Nawaz Sharif was handpicked by Zia ul Haq and nurtured to rival Junejo, a gentle soul if any. Nawaz Sharif therefore didnt rise to the PML leadership on his own merit. Nawaz Sharif is neither very well educated (BB & Imran Khan) nor he had to compete in ISSB; I doubt if he would have made the grade.
Asif Zardari: His interests lie with horses. His claim to fame is that he married BB, else he would have been managing the Bambino cinema owned by his family.
The Chaudhry brothers: They have no doubt a strong political pedigree, but let us face it; they have always been second line politicians and never really thought capable of ultimate leadership.
Isfandyar Wali Khan: This family produced two outstanding figures (Bacha Khan and Dr Khan sahib) , 2nd and third generation is reaping rewards of their illustrious grand father.
Pir of Pagaro: What other qualification does he have except being Pir of the Hurs?
Munawwar Hasan: Less is said about this Taliban loving bigot the better. He is not even a facsimile of Maulana Maudoodi in scholarship.
Mulana Fazlur Rahman: Only qualification is being born to Mufti Mahmood.
Imran Khan: No doubt well educated and honest. But does any one really think that he has any chance to win?
Pervez Musharraf on the other hand reached the high rank of Lt General on his own merit, whether he should have been promoted to COAS is beside the point. His first three years; before he was seduced to the Chaudhry bandwagon; were periods of very good governance. Man for man, he is definitely head and shoulders above the Sharifs, Chaudhries and Zardaris. However, precisely because of his forthrightness (he does not speak with a forked tongue) it is doubtful that he would ever again become leader of Pakistan.