Editorial: Le Monde

• The electoral results of February 8th in Pakistan are not expected to significantly improve the lives of many citizens.
• The election was dominated by arbitrariness, demonstrated by the fate of former prime ministers Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif.
• Nawaz Sharif, previously convicted of corruption, might return to power due to a sudden lift of his ineligibility.
• The country is undergoing an economic crisis heightened by high inflation and unemployment, relying on the International Monetary Fund.
• The impacts of climate change, such as the 2022 floods, also pose a challenge to the country.
• Civil power in Pakistan is in the shadow of the military, affecting the legitimacy of the elections.

Conclusion: The current political circumstance in Pakistan underscores the lack of legitimacy, a weak economy, and serious climate change challenges. It would be critical for the country's future to establish a robust and fair democracy and to effectively tackle its economic and ecological challenges.

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