Abstract
This paper deals with an era of unusual political development which can be
described as the „era of reconciliation‟ from 2006 to 2017. This era was unique in
Pakistan‟s history because it brought closer all political parties for restoration,
protection, and continuation of democracy in Pakistan. However, after a decade
this period, sometimes also can be characterized as the era of the Charter of
Democracy (COD,) seems to be losing its relevance because of surfacing of antidemocratic forces. Therefore this paper traces the causes, events and the deep
impact of the policy of „reconciliation‟ and also touches upon why and how it
seems to be coming to an end. As a national leader Benazir Bhutto had political
acumen and she propounded the “Philosophy of Reconciliation” after having
gone through some bitter political experiences as a Prime Minister and leader of
the Opposition. Both Benazir and Mian Nawaz Sharif learnt the lesson when they
were sent into their respective exile by General Musharraf. Having learnt their
lessons both of them decided upon strengthening the culture of democracy in
Pakistan. Benazir not only originated the idea of Reconciliation but also tried to
translate her ideas into actions by concluding the „Charter of Democracy‟
(“COD”) with other political parties especially with the Pakistan Muslim League
(hereafter “PML (N)”), in 2006”.
Muhammad Iqbal Chawla. (2017) ERA OF “RECONCILIATION” IN PAKISTAN, 2006-2017: A CRITICAL REAPPRAISAL, Journal of the Research Society of Pakistan, Volume 54, Issue 2.
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