Political Instability: A case study of Pakistan

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  • Aslam Pervez Memon∗ Kiran Sami Memon Saima Shaikh Fahmeeda Memon Author

Keywords:

Pakistan, political instability, problems, development

Abstract

Political instability has become a serious and threatening problem especially in developing and underdeveloped countries. It is creating massive problems and hindering the development of these countries. The theme of this article revolves around the problem of political stability in context of identity and legitimacy crisis in Pakistan. Political stability plays an important role in keeping society integrated and in maintaining legitimacy within the state. It is a prerequisite for the economic development, social integration, and supremacy of law in a state. The stability of political system has direct effects on the processes of nation and state building. These both require stable political systems for their growth and flourishing. The development of nation and state without firm and organized system of politics is not possible and government becomes only a tug of war amongst various interest groups. In sum, article endeavors to explore the possible causes and effects of political instability in Pakistan.

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2011-06-30

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Aslam Pervez Memon∗ Kiran Sami Memon Saima Shaikh Fahmeeda Memon. (2011). Political Instability: A case study of Pakistan . Journal of Political Studies, 18(01), 31-43. https://jps.pu.edu.pk/6/article/view/179

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