The College of Political Science at the University of Baghdad discussed a master’s thesis titled “The Implications of Federalism Implementation on the Political System in Pakistan for the Period (2000-2020)” by student Mariam Imran Aman, under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Farah Diaa Hussein.
The thesis focused on the nature of the political system in Pakistan, which has witnessed political instability since its inception, marked by military coups and alternating civilian and military governments. Since Pakistan’s independence in 1947, three constitutions were promulgated in 1956, 1962, and 1973. The country has experienced three periods of martial law, highlighting the need for stable governance structures capable of addressing internal and external challenges to achieve political stability. The military coup in Pakistan marked the beginning of significant developments that reshaped the structure of the Pakistani political system, reintroducing partisan conflict that existed prior to the military coup in 1999. Therefore, understanding the influential forces behind these developments is crucial, as they have imposed significant political changes with clear implications for the country’s future post this critical period. The failure of the military regime to govern effectively led to the resignation of General Pervez Musharraf in 2008 under pressure from political forces, ushering in a new era of civilian rule in Pakistan characterized by intense party competition between the Pakistan Peoples Party and the Pakistan Muslim League.
At the conclusion of the discussion, the researcher was awarded the master’s degree with a “high pass,” wishing all our dear students success and prosperity.
