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'Pakistani youth 'favour Sharia law over democracy'
Pakistani youth favour Sharia law over democracy, a British Council survey suggests.
More than half of 5,000 18-29 year-old Pakistanis polled said democracy had not been good for them or the country.Furthermore, 94% said Pakistan was going in the wrong direction - a figure up from 50% in 2007.
Making up almost a third of registered voters, the under-30s are expected to play a big part in Pakistan's general elections in May.When asked to pick the best political system, both Sharia law and military rule were favoured over democracy.
The survey points towards a pessimistic generation, disenchanted with democracy after 5 years of civilian rule, says the BBC's Orla Guerin in Islamabad.Most of those surveyed had more faith in the army than any other institution: Its approval rating was about 70% compared with just 13% for the government.
A quarter of respondents said they had been directly affected by violence, or had witnessed a serious violent event.That figure rose to more than 60% in the tribal areas bordering Afghanistan.
The greatest concern for most was rising prices, not terrorism: Almost 70% said they were worse off now than five years ago.While many young people are registered to vote, less than half of those surveyed said they were certain they would do so.
BBC News - Pakistani youth 'favour Sharia law over democracy'
funny i had read the news before it was posted and all i can see that Pakistani Youth said
1. They are not satisfied with 5-year govt term that lasted recently.
2. This democracy is NOT helping the problems of a common Pakistani
3. The Pakistani youth's biggest concern was inlfation and other social issues as per the survey
4. Pakistani Youth trust its army more than politicians as per this survey. ["The survey points towards a pessimistic generation, disenchanted with democracy after 5 years of civilian rule, says the BBC's Orla Guerin in Islamabad.Most of those surveyed had more faith in the army than any other institution: Its approval rating was about 70% compared with just 13% for the government.
Source: http://www.defence.pk/forums/social-issues-current-events/243558-pakistani-youth-favors-sharia-law-over-democracy.html#ixzz2PNPJtXoR"
5. There was NOTHING specific about shria law BUT only their disappointment for the democracy.
just read what it says "When asked to pick the best political system, both Sharia law and military rule were favoured over democracy
Source: http://www.defence.pk/forums/social-issues-current-events/243558-pakistani-youth-favors-sharia-law-over-democracy.html#ixzz2PNPYTAKl"
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