Political Parties and Political Socialization in Pakistan: A Case study of PTI

Abstract

This study examines that how political parties, in general, and Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI), in particular, contribute to the political socialisation of Pakistanis. Political parties have a significant impact on residents’ political engagement and values, which in turn shapes political socialisation. Founded in 1996, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has revolutionised politics by enlisting young people and using internet media to reach a wide range of people. Qualitative, historical, analyzing and exploratory method was used to examine the historical contributions of PTI in socializing the youth of Pakistan. The results of study reveals that the political parties especially PTI successfully mobilises young people and under-represented groups, its use of social media and grassroots activism, have a strong emotional connection with voters. To promote democratic practices inside parties, hold internal elections and transparent nomination procedures. Establish forums for public debates on political matters to increase citizens' knowledge and comprehension.