• Democratic character of the party constitution;
  • Regular and competitive party elections;
  • Effectiveness of intra-party structures;
  • Role of local party chapters in selecting party candidates for legislatures and local governments;
  • Regular meetings of parliamentary parties;
  • Tradition of annual general meetings or conventions;
  • Discouragement of dynastic leadership;
  • Regular change in party leadership;
  • A broad funding base and credible party accounts;
  • Tolerance of dissent within party;
  • A democratic decision-making process; and
  • Active participation of women, youth and minorities in party affairs
Source: PILDAT, Islamabad.