ISSN(Print): 2790-6795 | ISSN(Online) : 2790-6809 | ISSN-L : 2790-6795

Title

Baluchistan after 18th Amendment: A Critical Analysis


Authors

  1. Syed Faisal Iqbal
    M Phil Political Science , Department of Political Science & International Relations , Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
  2. Dr. Ghulam Mustafa
    Assistant Professor , Department of Political Science & International Relations , Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
  3. Muhammad Arslan
    M.Phil. Political Science , Department of Political Science & International Relations , Government College University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

Federalism partially implemented in Pakistan due to unitary based regimes and their persistent denial to provincial autonomy. Inter wings parity and unitary ruling set-up under the constitution of 1956 and 1962 just raised socio-economic concerns of provinces and made them more conscious about provincial autonomy. The constitution of 1973 was although federal in nature yet it did not address issue of provincial autonomy until the 18th amendment in 2010. The 18th amendment not only addressed issue of provincial autonomy but also favoured Baluchistan through allocation of resources and three newly added fundamental rights. Baluchistan was problematic area since inception of Pakistan and had faced five major military operations as in 1948, 1958, 1963, 1973 and 2005. Political, social and economic miseries of Baluchistan sustained even after the long awaited constitutional development. The situation realised the need to evaluate implementation of the 18th amendment in socio-economic aspects which is key performance indicator of the 18th amendment. The research also developed theoretical approach as per socio-economic needs of people of Baluchistan. The 18th amendment although addressed the concerns of people of Baluchistan yet there is a subtle distinction between to address and resolve the concern and the research abridged the gap.

Keywords

Baluchistan, Pakistan, Provincial Autonomy, Socio-economic Challenges, The 18th Amendment, Unitary Ruling Set-Up

Article

Article # 3
Volume # 2
Issue # 2

DOI info

DOI Number: 10.35484/ahss.2021(2-II)03
DOI Link: http://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2021(2-II)03

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