Pakistan, Oct. 16 -- Pakistan's political landscape today is more polarised than at any point in recent memory. Instead of engaging in constructive dialogue, political parties are locked in a cycle of confrontation, undermining institutions and eroding public trust. This polarisation, while not unique to Pakistan, has taken on a particularly destructive form in recent years, leaving governance paralysed and the public frustrated.

The roots of this divide are deep. Political parties have increasingly relied on populist rhetoric rather than policy-oriented debate. The judiciary, media, and even the bureaucracy have been pulled into political battles, compromising their credibility and independence. Parliament, which should serve as a forum...