http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/grr.2023(VIII-I).04
10.31703/grr.2023(VIII-I).04
Published : Mar 2023
An Analysis of Democracy in Pakistan: Challenges and Way Forward
This article presents an analysis of the state of democracy in Pakistan, highlighting the challenges it faces and proposing a way forward. Despite making significant strides toward democratic governance since independence, Pakistan continues to grapple with numerous obstacles such as political instability, weak institutions, corruption, and military intervention. These challenges have hindered the consolidation of democratic norms and hindered the effective functioning of democratic processes. To overcome these hurdles, it is imperative to focus on strengthening institutions, promoting transparency and accountability, fostering a culture of political inclusivity, and enhancing civil education. By addressing these key areas, Pakistan can pave the way for a more robust and sustainable democratic system.
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Democracy, Pakistan, Challenges, Political Instability, Military Interventions
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(1) Hamza Ashfaq
Post Graduate Scholar, Department of International Relations, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KPK, Pakistan.
(2) Kashif Ashfaq
Lecturer, Department of Pakistan Studies, National University of Modern Languages Islamabad, Pakistan.
(3) Muneeba Shahid
Lecturer, Department of International Relations, Mirpur University of Science and Technology, Pakistan.
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APA : Ashfaq, H., Ashfaq, K., & Shahid, M. (2023). An Analysis of Democracy in Pakistan: Challenges and Way Forward. Global Regional Review, VIII(I), 26-32. https://doi.org/10.31703/grr.2023(VIII-I).04
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CHICAGO : Ashfaq, Hamza, Kashif Ashfaq, and Muneeba Shahid. 2023. "An Analysis of Democracy in Pakistan: Challenges and Way Forward." Global Regional Review, VIII (I): 26-32 doi: 10.31703/grr.2023(VIII-I).04
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HARVARD : ASHFAQ, H., ASHFAQ, K. & SHAHID, M. 2023. An Analysis of Democracy in Pakistan: Challenges and Way Forward. Global Regional Review, VIII, 26-32.
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MHRA : Ashfaq, Hamza, Kashif Ashfaq, and Muneeba Shahid. 2023. "An Analysis of Democracy in Pakistan: Challenges and Way Forward." Global Regional Review, VIII: 26-32
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MLA : Ashfaq, Hamza, Kashif Ashfaq, and Muneeba Shahid. "An Analysis of Democracy in Pakistan: Challenges and Way Forward." Global Regional Review, VIII.I (2023): 26-32 Print.
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OXFORD : Ashfaq, Hamza, Ashfaq, Kashif, and Shahid, Muneeba (2023), "An Analysis of Democracy in Pakistan: Challenges and Way Forward", Global Regional Review, VIII (I), 26-32
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TURABIAN : Ashfaq, Hamza, Kashif Ashfaq, and Muneeba Shahid. "An Analysis of Democracy in Pakistan: Challenges and Way Forward." Global Regional Review VIII, no. I (2023): 26-32. https://doi.org/10.31703/grr.2023(VIII-I).04