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.

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