Abstract
Pakistani politics is full of political rhetoric. Attractive slogans are used by leaders
of political parties to inspire and set the mood of public about a particular issue.
Even parliament is neglected by politicians. This political immaturity led the nation
towards street politics and polarization in the society. Due to elements of
intolerance in politics, leadership could not find consensus and viable solutions.
The paper analyzes political rhetoric; slogan politics and role of parliament in
Pakistan especially focusing on the first one year of Pakistan Muslim League
Nawaz’s (PML-N) current government. In this context, political parties and their
leaders’ popular statements particularly in print media containing rhetoric and
slogans to resolve two important issues i.e. electoral reforms and energy crisis has
been examined. Political parties’ initiatives in the form of calling attention notices,
questions, resolutions, bills, motions and point of orders in the parliament have
also been assessed followed by recommendations. The paper highlights that
politicians generally use rhetoric and slogan politics instead of using parliament to
satisfy the public on various issues. The paper recommends that political parties
should enhance intellectual depth of party members and leaders so that they can
effectively use the forum of parliament for resolving issues.
