End of the coalition

The break-up between the PML-N and the PPP is a set back for mature politics and sustained democracy in Pakistan. People had high hopes that the political stalwarts will rise to their expectations, and would be able to settle amicably their main difference i.e. the reinstatement of deposed judges. And the coalition government will embark on much needed reforms for good governance.

During the five agonising months of the coalition's misrule, the politicians forgot BB's pleas for reconciliation and democracy, and indulged in bickering and feuding while the people are faced with political uncertainty, and multiple problems. The political godfathers despite promises failed to provide relief to the common man. The claim of resounding victory for democracy after the February 18 elections has evaporated with the break-up of the coalition government.

The judges issue was not discussed by the parliament, which was a major violation of democracy. BB wanted democracy to flourish and she had promised to restore the deposed judges, including the CJ. However, the judges issue remains unsolved, due to the stubbornness of the PPP leaders including the co-chairman. He made promises and accords and violated them.