pti vs pmln
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1 Corruption
PTI PML NFacts Eradicating corruption top priority as per manifesto. Eradicating corruption a priority as per manifesto.
Facts
Impeccable leader. No FBR or NAB record. FBR note on the nomination papers of Leader Brothers. NAB
related cases pending in court.
Perceptions
General impression is that Imran Khan is honest, never got
involved in corruption and nor did he allow any subordinate
such practices. If any one in this country has any chance on
tackling this issue, it has to be Imran Khan.
Majority of PML N supporters, workers and even office bearers
always knew that Sharif Family was one of the business groups
that got benefits from early 90s loan default and money
laundering scams. It was always contrast with Asif Ali Zardari'sdeeds that made them look acceptable. Is this acceptability
still valid ???
Past record is clear enough to infer that they can never be
expected to de-root corruption in Pakistan since they are
themselves beneficiaries of "grey area" in the system.
2 Economic deficit
PTI PML N
Facts Key element of strategy is expansion of tax net, improving on c Economic plan doesn't focus on expansion of tax net.
Facts
Focus is more on expanding tax net rather than increasing
indirect taxation or foreign aid. Policy also heavily relies on
improving image by having tackled corruption so that direct
foreign investments can be attracted.
Past record tells that incentivising banks to provide stimulus to
the economy, as well as using links to Middle East and West
for loans and aid packages will be at the fore front.
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Perceptions
They might be able to achieve the objective to a reasonable
extent. But any progress on these lines will be a step in right
direction.
Past record shows the country's lowest ever GDP since 1988
was in 1998, before even the Nuclear Tests. Leadership's own
tax evasion record will hinder there ability to convince
business community to submit due taxes. There emphasis is on
mega projects and with the current situation funding spent on
mega projects alone can not be sufficient for sustainable
development.3 Institution building
PTI PML N
Fact
De-politicising police, judiciary and other institutions key
feature of the manifesto.
One of the main contributors to politicising of Punjab Police in
early 90's by enrolling thousands on political basis. Of course
PML N has never been alone in this practice.
Fact
Strong institutional culture evident in past projects like SKMH,
the NAMAL college etc.
97 Government is the prime example of governments
eagerness to interfere in institutional processes, let it be
judiciary, army, NAB or any other.
Fact Intra-party elections, lack of nepotism from top leadership incomparison with rest of political parties.
Party being run on traditional sub-continent dynasty model.
Fact
Inefficiencies and lack of smoothness in pre-electoral process,
faced heavy criticism within party and out of party. The system
behind ticket allotments proved to be not "fool-proof".
Realisation of the issues on part of leadership.
Pre-electoral process is filled with typical compromises of
electable politics. Give and takes, and personal links governing
the process.
4 Power
PTI PML N
Fact
Rely on improving circular debts, management and system
losses for immediate betterment of crisis.
Rely on better administration of WAPDA and subsidiaries for
immediate relief. Also rely on Saudi and Middle Eastern aid tobe able to meet power demands.
FactFocus on Thar coal, smaller hydal projects, further nuclear
projects etc.
Focus on Thar coal, smaller hydal projects, further nuclear
projects etc.
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Perception
Have initiated conferences and across-the-board consultations
around the world to identify problems and come up with
solutions in past couple of years. The result is the
documentation in the shape of there "Energy Policy".
Closely watched the work by PTI on this issue and adapted the
findings which is a wise practice. There own work was also on
the similar lines.
Perception
5 Internal Security
PTI PML N
Fact
Focus on dis-engagement from US stance to resolve public
perception issues. Engagement with locals to marginalise and
isolate the militants. Military usage only against the remaining
culprits.
Focus on engagement with locals and try to win support of
tribal lords by give and take offers.
Perception
Strong will against Drone strategy. Only politician who has
actually taken steps on ground.
A lot of statements on the face, but no actual will can be seen.
Perception
Consultation with law enforcement agencies and military. From past record, dictation from military and law enforcement
agencies. Past shows on issues like Kargil and Siachin that
Nawaz Sharif never had grip over military high command.
Perception
Massive international pressure not allowing this strategic
change. Nevertheless, this is the best thing that can be done in
Pakistan's interest. Imran Khan is the only person who has a
chance to convince west for this step rather than being forced
by west.
At no cost PML N leadership can go against Washington and
Saudi sentiments. They have done it once on heavy military
pressure and don't have good memories of it.
6 BaluchistanPTI PML N
Perception
Policy depends on engagement with locals. But assumes
common Baloch involvement as opposed to tribal lords and
nationalists.
Seemingly strong links with Baloch Tribal Lords and nationalist
leaders. Effective relationships and some respect in such
circles.
The realisation of issue is same. The need for urgent steps is common. Despite the political standings, it can be expected that
both parties will perform similar in tackling the immediate challenge. Also both parties will face the same challenges in termsof long term solutions especially current technical hindrances in Thar Coal and the political hindrances in other projects.
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Perception
Intends to use devolution of power and local developments to
change general public sentiments in Balochistan.
Perhaps the strongest argument in Nawaz Sharif's favour.
Engagement with such nationalist figures and brining them
back into federal politics will give an immediate relief to Baloch
problem, which is urgently needed.
Perception
The plan is long term solution in theory, but ground realities
demand immediate settlements with nationalist leaders. Themuch criticised traditional politicians in PTI will have to be
used for this.
The strategy is likely to delay the unwanted outcome and buy
the federation some time, but will not cure the root causes. Nofollow up plan can be seen.
7 Education
PTI PML N
FactFrom the day one promising slogans for "educational
emergency".
No improvement in literacy in 5 elected terms in Punjab.
Fact
Talks about single system of education for whole nation. Further divided the educational system by a few "Danish
Schools" using the money that could be used to upgrade
dozens of existing schools. One of the most criticised actions of
previous Punjab Government, equally disliked within party and
out of party.
Perceptions
This is one the most time consuming objective. This has to be
ongoing in nature. Any improvement based on stated policies
will be a step in the right direction.
The whole policy is flawed from the core. Based on past
record, one can not even say that the party actually realises
the importance of education system.
8 Judicial System
PTI PML N
FactGreat struggle in the name of "independence of judiciary". Key contribution in "Judge's Restoration".
Fact Among the basic reasons behind formation of party. Supreme Court attack in 97.
Shahbaz Sharif's leaked tapes of conversations with JusticeQayyum.
Perceptions
A long term objective, party's stance is commonly perceived as
valid and achievable.
Can never be expected to disturb the status-quo of judicial
system except if it is likely to hit them personally.
9 Devolution of Power
PTI PML N
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FactStrong will to devise an effective local body system as per
globally tested models.
5 years in Punjab Government, not a single step in this
direction.
PerceptionsIndication of channelling development funds through local
bodies instead of MNA/MPA.
The whole "electables" mindset of the party from top to
bottom precludes any possibility of such change.
Perceptions
The concept of local governments from PTI public messages
appears to be far more devolved at the bottom level than
Musharraf's local bodies. Things like police stations under thelocal bodies are very encouraging. However, it can not be
fruitful without strong checks and balances against
corruptibility of system.
PML N even if it goes towards local governments, it will be
similar to 90s counsellor and mayor system. This reminds of
famous kidnapping of entire opponent counsellor group toChange Manga somewhere around early 90s.
10 Top Leadership Profile
PTI PML N
A Levels, Aitchison College FA, BA, Government College Lahore
BSc Politics and Economics, Keble College Oxford LLB, Punjab University
MSc Political Science, Oxford UniversityHonorary fellow of Royal College of Physicians
Sports person, Analyst, Commentator Private business till 1985
Delivers lectures across the world Shareholdings in family businesses that were shifted to UK and
Saudi Arabia
Writer at international print media such as Guardian, The
Telegraph.
Authored 6 bestseller books.
Chancellor of Bradford University Office bearer that signed final approval of Nuclear TestsMember Oxford Hall of Fame Office bearer of the government that started Motorway
Project
Sitara-e-Imtiaz
Chair SKMH and NAMAL college
11 Rest of Team
PTI PML N
Education
Sources of Income
Other titles and Accolades
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PerceptionTechnically competent economists, managers and executives
such as Asad Umar, Walid Iqbal etc.
Technically competent economic team such as Ishaq Dar, and
strong administrator Shahbaz Sharif.
Perception
Strong young technocrats, new faces, hoping to rise amongst
the heavy weight traditional politicians in party.
Contains strong technocrats of most fields. Past government
record shows that decision making is less dependant of
technocrats and more dependant on Friends & Family.
PerceptionSome renowned heavy weights of good reputation. A fewtraditional politicians, opportunists and people with dubious
back ground.
All electables based on personal links and visibility with "The
Family". A lot of appeasers, partners in crimes and funders.
Perception
Despite the fact that PTI has a number of candidates with
dubious backgrounds, does not imply that the opponent
candidates are better in any way. On a case to case basis, for
80% of such notorious candidates in PTI the direct opponent
candidate by PML N and PPP is either equally notorious or far
worse. Just because Imran Khan started from ideological high
moral ground which could not be maintained on ground 100%,
does not make other parties better who do not even intend tofollow moral high ground.
Will resist till the end not to change the traditional power
hungry politics. However, the positive trends set by PTI are
already building pressure and PML N will not be immune to
evolution for long.
The current five years in Punjab are more than sufficient
evidence for Shahbaz Sharif's failure as a statesman. Despite
his qualities as strong administrator who had a good track
record of delivering projects, he should be kept as far away as
possible from policy making. As much as his strengths lie in
getting bureaucracy to deliver specific tasks by hand picking
the people that suit him, the same is his biggest weakness that
eventually deteriorates the same institutions. Moreover, these
are adhoc methods which were necessary in past while
tackling gangs in Lahore, but counter productive in all other
scenarios.