Nepal, Feb. 6 -- As Pakistan gears up for its general elections on February 8, the fate of the country's democracy hangs in the balance. Concerns about the fairness and transparency of the electoral process are mounting.

The rejection of the nomination papers of most candidates of the Pakistan Tehreeq-e-Insaf party (PTI) and some other parties has sparked debates about the legitimacy of the polls. There are worries about the overall fairness and legality of the electoral process, heightening Pakistan's challenges to political stability.

Achieving political stability is paramount to addressing numerous challenges, including a weak economy, soaring inflation and escalating foreign debt. Pakistan does not have a good track record of free a...