After the leadership transition from Benazir Bhutto to Asif Zardari, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) underwent a shift in its approach, moving away from grassroots connections to a more transactional style of politics. While this maneuvering helped the PPP maintain a presence in the national political landscape, it also raised questions about the party’s long-term strategy. 59 percent Japanese show strong intent to pick Pakistan as tourist destination Indian gov’t official directed Sikh separatist’s assassination plot in US Info Minister reiterates support to oppressed people of IIOJK For more such Opinions & blogs, click here. During its involvement in the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government, Zardari, shrewdly, kept the PPP at a distance from fully embracing or aligning with the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)’s fiscal policies, despite Bilawal Bhutto serving as the Foreign Minister. This deliberate positioning showcased a certain pragmatism but highlighted a potential lack of a cohesive party strategy. The PPP now faces a challenge as prominent figures, initially expected to join its ranks, have either formed their own parties or aligned with other political entities, such as Jehangir Tareen’s party. This trend raises questions about the PPP’s ability to attract key players and build a broad-based coalition. … Continue reading PPP at a Crossroads: The Need for a Strategic Revival