An In-Depth Analysis of Constitutional Crises and Governance in Pakistan

Abstract

This manuscript analyzes the cyclical constitutional crises that Pakistan goes through, the causes of these crises, its development, and the effects it has on the polity and legal system of the country. The current study tries to analyze the role of important stakeholders, like the military, judiciary, and civilian governments, via qualitative analysis of events that took place in the past, leading towards constitutional crises and those happening currently. A case study approach involving many primary and secondary sources is being solicited to give comprehensive insights into each significant turmoil. So therefore, this has been an indicator of the fact that the constitutional skeleton of governance in Pakistan is fragile. Hence, reforms need to be undertaken for a better shape in terms of stability and governance. The importance of the judiciary's independence is highlighted, and civil engagement with a vigorous legal framework to protect democratic processes emerges from these findings. This article thus uses the crisis as a means to understand how it has become embedded in Pakistan's politics and presents avenues for future constitutional resilience.

Keywords: Pakistan, Constitutional Crises, Military Interventions, Judicial Independence, Democratic Governance