Democratization in Pakistan: An Analysis of Politics (2002-2013)

Authors

  • Sahar Fatima Lecturer, Department of history & Pakistan Studies, The Women University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Mehar Amna M. Phil Scholar, Institute of Political Science and Public Administration, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
  • Sumbal Afzal Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, Government Associate College (W), Jauharabad, Punjab, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2024(8-II)65

Keywords:

Democracy, Democratic Consolidation, Democratic Transition, Politics

Abstract

The aim of study is to analyze the democratization in political system of Pakistan. Since inception, Pakistan is emerged as democratic welfare state, but the situation of democracy is not promising yet. Pakistan has experienced a diversified history of democracy from pre to post partition era. The democratization process was interrupted due to no true democracy till 2008 after that there is a phase of transition to consolidation of democracy when first democratic era completed in real sense. There is relative political change in governance process of Pakistan. This change created challenges for democratic consolidation. This study is done by using qualitative method through historical comparative approach. The findings of issues like democratic transition and consolidation will pays way to the historical study of facts. The unstable political environment has to resolve in order to move a country for the better future by taking certain steps.

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Published

2024-06-10

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How to Cite

Fatima, S., Amna, M., & Afzal, S. (2024). Democratization in Pakistan: An Analysis of Politics (2002-2013). Pakistan Social Sciences Review, 8(2), 821–829. https://doi.org/10.35484/pssr.2024(8-II)65