Pakistan, Feb. 26 -- Political parties are a pivot of the democratic system of governance due to their role as architects of public opinion on issues of national importance and ruling the country after winning their franchise. The ruling and opposition parties are considered two sides of the same coin because their ultimate aim is to strengthen the edifice of the state and look after the well-being of those who elect them.

As per internationally recognized democratic norms, they have to have working relations with each other, give space to the opponents, be flexible, exhibit an unswerving commitment to the moral values of the society and peaceful resolution of political disputes if any. Ruling the country by the constitution and law is t...