Thread by @DrOsamaSiddique

HOPE
These are dark times. But for different reasons for different people. In this doom & gloom I see 15 positives. Call me an eternal optimist. My perspective purely that of someone who wants to see civilian supremacy, democratic continuity & constitutionalism. So here goes 1/10

1) IK’s ouster has meant resounding PTI attack on role of Deep State (for wrong reasons - they want it to help) but that means a larger section of Pakistanis questioning Deep State
2) Deep State seems to be questioning its role & may likely stay neutral in next election 2/10

3) PTI made multiple blunders & now hiding behind international conspiracy narrative. Signs that narrative will be fully exposed. Will force it to hopefully rethink & have a real manifesto
4) A vocal & mobilized PTI puts pressure on PDM to perform. So far they 3/10

are making some standard mistakes. Still persisting with dynastic politics & also missing the woods by looking at trees. Early days. Pressure to learn quickly
5) PML (Q) diminished & is crumbling. Always an establishment & opportunistic party. So no tears for it
6) VONC
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process was salvaged which means that a constitutional method of change of PM/Govt intact - all our history we’ve used unconstitutional ones
7) SC Order constitutionally correct. They safeguarded parliamentary process & undid illegal dissolution. Floor crossing was
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anticipated in Order & would’ve been penalized had it happened.
8) SC steered clear of dark legacy of doctrine of necessity
9) Transition of Govts has taken place despite all kinds of illegal obstacles & mayhem. Though under pressure the constitutional framework holding
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together.
10) Backlash against floor crossing means it will be more difficult in future - applicable rules will need to be looked at to curb dishonest floor crossing but allow conscientious dissent
11) PTI increasingly going in a fascist direction. In coming days there
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will be more cases/exposes & its agitational politics will run out of steam somewhat. Will have to rationalize things
12) PDM could disintegrate if they don’t pull their act together, stay united & provide some governance & innovation. All pressure on them now to deliver 8/10

13) Obvious now that impossible to fully curtail speech thanks to social media, defiance by journalists/civil society & heightened public awareness. Up to party leaders to guide & groom followers.
14) Election Commission historically weak but has shown spine over past 2
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years. It won’t be a pushover in next elections
15) J Faez Isa next in line as CJP & promises to be a staunch constitutionalist. Some other good judges to follow.
I know the many many challenges, caveats & downsides but imp also to recognize our evolution & not lose hope 10/10

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