The Myth of Constitutionalism in Pakistan

by Maluka, Zulfikar Khalid

• ISBN13: 9780195775723
• ISBN10: 0195775724
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1996-02-29
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

This work focuses on why Pakistan has, in its 47-year history, failed in its search for a Constitution. The obstacles in the country's quest for constitutionalism, federalism, and political legitimacy have been identified through meticulous research. The ruling elite's inclination for authoritarian devices to the detriment of democratic institutions is incisively examined. The author reveals that every prominent politician of the country has indulged in tactics for scuttling the constitutional process, and highlights the role of the religious lobby and military dictators.

Author Biography

Zulfikar Khalid Maluka is presently General Secretary of Pakistan Forum, Islamabad.

Table of Contents

Abbreviations
Preface
Introduction	p. 1
Mainsprings of Political Constitutionalism: A Conceptual Analysis	p. 18
The Modern State and Constitutionalism: Islamic Theory and Practice	p. 43
Constitutional Imperatives of the Pakistan Movement	p. 82
Pakistan 1947-1958: Mockery of Constitutionalism and Federalism	p. 118
Ayub Khan's Authoritarianism: 1958-1969	p. 170
Constitutional Crises Take Their Toll: Yahya Khan's Catastrophic Interlude: 1969-1971	p. 206
Making of the 1973 Constitution: Constitutionalism and Federalism under Bhutto	p. 230
Zia Mutilates the 1973 Constitution	p. 255
Ghulam Ishaq Khan Subverts the Constitution	p. 277
Foundations of a Successful Federation: Pluralism and Devolution of Power	p. 299
Pakistan 1947-1995: The Heritage of Constitutional Politics	p. 316
Notes	p. 325
Bibliography	p. 346
Index	p. 353
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