Council for defence and national security. Code of conduct for 1997 polls. Election commission posters. The present study Pakistan's Democracy at Work is a penetrating appraisal of how the democratic institutions in Pakistan are functioning and what is the response of the people towards them. It finds that the people are conscious of their rights and want their rulers to be accountable to them both for their accomplishments and failures.
Courts are bold and independent and enjoy full confidence and respect of the people.
Political parties are well-organised and participate in the elections conducted in a free and fair manner. Although Pakistan is a theological democracy, Constitutionally declared as an Islamic state, the rights of minorities are well protected and they get fair representation in the deliberative chambers through separate electorates for them.