Quantum of Political Latitude in Pakistan (1958-1970)

Authors

  • Asiya Saif Alvi
  • Mashooq Ali Khowaja

Abstract

A Healthy and strong political culture represents political participation of masses but recurrent authoritarianism has the sapped the vitality of democratic culture in Pakistan. Conversely, in a condition where the political institutions fail to deliver stability in the country, military acquires ascendancy and Pakistan is test case of this conundrum. This study critically reviews the genesis of the civil-military grasp on the state apparatus in Pakistan which ultimately narrowed down the space for above-board political activities. This paper attempts to analyze the attitude of military establishment toward the political activities during the two martial laws of 1958 and 1969.

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Published

2013-12-20

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Vol. 47 No. 2 (2013): Grassroots

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