*VOCABULARY*: 1. *Deathbed* (موت کا بستر) – Final stage before death or end 2. *Felled* (گرایا گیا) – Brought down or destroyed 3. *Inflicted* (نافذ کیے گئے) – Caused or imposed deliberately 4. *Sway* (اثر و رسوخ) – Power or influence over others 5. *Infested* (بھرا ہوا) – Filled with harmful elements 6. *Patronage* (سرپرستی) – Support given to someone in return for favors 7. *Populist* (عوام پرست) – Appealing to ordinary people's concerns 8. *Subservient* (تابع) – Prepared to obey others unquestioningly 9. *Bipartisan* (دو جماعتی) – Involving two political parties 10. *Devolved* (منتقل) – Transferred or delegated power 11. *Monopoly* (اجارہ داری) – Exclusive possession or control 12. *Nepotism* (رشتہ داری) – Favoritism shown to relatives 13. *Cronyism* (دوستی داری) – Favoritism shown to friends 14. *Mandates* (مینڈیٹ) – Official orders or requirements 15. *Run-offs* (دوبارہ انتخاب) – Additional elections to determine winner 16. *Seraiki* (سرائیکی) – Language and region in southern Punjab 17. *Outlays* (اخراجات) – Expenditures or spending 18. *Earmarked* (مخصوص) – Set aside for specific purpose 19. *Dissident* (اختلاف رائے) – Person who opposes official policy 20. *Magnifying glass* (بڑھنے والا شیشہ) – Careful detailed examination