PAKISTAN’S DEMOCRACY AND ROLE OF EUROPEAN UNION

Abstract

This article aims to explore the EU's role in building and strengthening democratic institutions in Pakistan. It examines the concept of diffuse democracy and its applicability to the EU's structure and investigates the accountability mechanisms implemented by the EU. Additionally, the article analyzes the demand for more democratic control and accountability in Western democracies and explores whether the EU has developed a new model of democracy known as "diffuse democracy." In recent years, there has been a growing demand for more democratic control and accountability in western democracies. This demand has led to an increase in mechanisms of control over political bodies and institutions, as well as a diversification of these mechanisms. The EU is at the forefront of these changes, with many policy-makers and scholars believing that it is leading to a renewal of democracy. However, as the EU is not a state and does not have classic institutional devices such as parliamentary or presidential regimes, it relies on diffuse mechanisms of democratic control. These mechanisms, while not efficient enough to be considered fully democratic, aim to promote democratic values and principles in Pakistan. EU has been making efforts to build and strengthen democratic institutions in Pakistan, a country in its developmental phase. These efforts include supporting the establishment of independent judiciaries, upholding the rule of law, and promoting public awareness and support for political matters. The EU's approach to building democratic institutions in Pakistan aligns with the concept of diffuse democracy, which emphasizes accountability mechanisms and democratic control over political bodies.