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.
Key words: Pakistan, political instability, problems, development
Aslam Pervez Memon, Kiran Sami Memon, Fahmeeda Memon. (2011) Political Instability: A case study of Pakistan, Journal of Political Studies, Volume 18, Issue 1.
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