One of the enduring tragedies of Pakistani democracy is not simply the persistent interference of unelected institutions, but the inconsistency of democratic parties themselves when it comes to upholding the very values they claim to champion. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) offers a revealing case study in this regard—particularly when comparing the party’s tone and conduct in 2021 with that of 2025. Back in 2021, the PML-N was in opposition and its media machinery—spokespersons, social media teams, and public campaigns—was brimming with slogans like “respect the vote” and “civilian supremacy.” The narrative Read More: https://republicpolicy.com/between-principles-and-power-the-shifting-ideological-face-of-pml-n/