POLITICAL TRANSFORMATION AND GOVERNANCE IN POST-COLONIAL PAKISTAN: A HISTORICAL ANALYSIS (1947–2000)
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Post-colonial governance, Pakistan politics, civil-military relations, constitutional development, democratic instability, authoritarianismAbstract
This study examines the political transformation and governance structures of Pakistan from 1947 to 2000, focusing on institutional development, civil–military relations, constitutional evolution, and democratic challenges. Using a historical-analytical approach, the research highlights how leadership crises, bureaucratic dominance, and military interventions shaped governance patterns. The study argues that political instability and weakdemocratic traditions hindered sustainable institutional development. By analyzing key political phases, this article contributes to understanding Pakistan’s complex governance trajectory and its implications for democratic consolidation in post-colonial states.
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