Federalism, 18th amendment and nation building in Pakistan.

Abstract

This paper sheds light on the significance of federalism in nation building, analyzing to which extent the 18th Amendment has strengthened the federation of Pakistan, and thereafter, what role federalism has played in the nation building. For Pakistan, federal system is thus the penance of such demands and issues, while the 18th amendment has given a definite course leading to nation building by advancing certain measures those if adopted may fetch encouraging results. Importance of political institutions may hardly be ignored. Inclusive and decentralized governance would allow federation of Pakistan to play its role in nation building through accommodating interests and identities.