As the 13th National Assembly of Pakistan completes its first year on March 16, 2009, a summary review of its performance shows that although a number of significant steps were taken aimed at strengthening democracy, its day to day working does not indicate any major improvement over the previous (12th) National Assembly.
Performance of the 13th National Assembly of Pakistan: The 1st Parliamentary Year: March 17, 2008 – March 16, 2009
State of Democracy in Pakistan