POLITICAL STRATEGIES OF THE PML-N: ROLE IN OPPOSITION AND ALLIANCES DURING MUSHARRAF’S RULE
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This article aims to analyse the PMLN, the context in which it originated, the role of its founder, Nawaz Sharif, and party's later expansion and progress. The focus is on the factors that contributed to split of party from PML, as well as the contribution made by the party and its leader in strengthening resistance against the Musharraf government from 1999 to 2008. Operating as the main opposition party to Musharraf's military-led administration, the PML-N role in maneuvering through a multifaceted environment of political suppression, changing alliances, and public dissatisfaction is analyzed. The analysis investigates how the party reacted strategic to Musharraf’s autocratic policies? This research examines the issues by utilizing qualitative methodology through collection of data from secondary sources. The paper examines specific political events such as protests, election strategies, and agreements with other political organizations to demonstrate how the PML-N adjusted its approach to successfully challenge the Musharraf administration's tactics. Furthermore, the article examines the party's involvement in promoting democratic changes and its influence on the ultimate reinstatement of democratic procedures in Pakistan. Through an analysis of the PML-N's tactics and political maneuvers, the study offers valuable understanding of the wider dynamics of opposition politics and democratic advocacy during a crucial time in Pakistan's history.
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