Poll: Pakistani youth prefer Shariah to democracy

A larger number of young Pakistanis believe the country should be governed by Islamic law or military rule rather than democracy, according to a survey released Wednesday, weeks before historic national elections.

According to the poll, less than a quarter believe democracy has benefited themselves or their families.

Only 29% believe democracy is the best political system for the country, as opposed to 38% who said Islamic law, or Shariah, would be better suited for Pakistan, and 32% who preferred military rule. (AP)