1st Edition
Democracy and Public Administration in Pakistan
This book explores the role of the grass roots public administrative institution of DC & DM in historical context for Pakistan, and its viability for a meaningful democracy and stability of the country. The authors contend that Pakistan’s democracy to-date lacks firm foundation, as evidenced by the country’s disintegration in 1971, violence and drugs in the 80s, crime infested communities in the 90s, terrorism in the 2000s, and the current volatile situation in Balochistan and FATA, as well as high crime rate and lacking sense of security among the communities of Pakistan.
Introduction
Noteworthy Theoretical and Practical Contributions of the Book
Conclusion
References
Chapter 2Public Administration in Historic Pakistan
Introduction
Part 1: Administrative History of Classical and Modern Era Pakistan and the Theory of Path Dependency
Part 2: The Administrative History of Pakistan in the Classical and Modern Eras
Part 3: Comparing Bureaucratic Traditions of Historic Pakistan
Conclusion
References
Administrative History of Pakistan
Introduction
Part 1: First Decade of Pakistan’s Existence (1947–1958)
Part 2: First Martial Law and the First Popular Government (1959–1973)
Part 3: Impacts of Civil Service Reforms of 1973, First Popular Government, and Subsequent Martial Law (1974–1985)
Part 4: Democratic Potpourri and Supreme Court’s Role in Administrative Change (1986–1996)
Part 5: Executive and Judicial Magistrates (1997–2002)
Part 6: Pervaiz Musharraf and His Administrative Reforms (2003–2008)
Part 7: Post-Musharraf (2009–2011)
Conclusion
References
Theoretical Framework
Introduction
Part 1: Core Theoretical Framework
Part 2: Politics–Administration Dichotomy
Part 3: Separation of Powers
Part 4: Empirical Model
Conclusion
References
Crunching Numbers
Introduction
Part 1: Data Collection
Part 2: Instrumentation in Sindh
Part 3: Instrumentation in Punjab
Part 4: Discussion of Findings
Conclusion
References
Conceptual and Philosophical Foundations of Arguments That Led to the Demise of Apolitical Protracted Consultation and Instrumentation in Pakistan and Its Implications
Introduction
Part 1: Equality of All or Equality of All before Law?
Part 2: Territorial Integrity—Use of Force or Standardized Law? Should Standardized Law Be Applied by Generalists
Part 3: Inherent Causes of the Demise of the DC & DM
Part 4: Structural Imbalances
Part 5: Way Forward
Conclusion
References
Identifying Core Areas of Improvement and Recommendations for a Lasting Democracy in Pakistan
Introduction
Part 1: Colonial Institution of Feudalism—A Mind-Set
Part 2: Frequent Modifications in Administrative Structures Creating Perceptions of Vacuum and, Thus, Opportunity for Adventurism
Part 3: Quality of Civil Servants in Pakistan including Manner of Appointment, Training, and Postings
Part 4: Separation of Powers versus a System of Checks and Balances
Part 5: Generalist versus Specialist Debate Overlooking the Regulation–Implementation Dichotomy
Part 6: Significance of Historical Roots in Public Administration
Part 7: Quality of Education in Pakistan
Part 8: Most Importantly, a Clear Consensus and Vision on Values for Pakistan
Conclusion
References
Conclusion
References
Index
Biography
Amna Imam (Author) , Eazaz A. Dar (Trade Division, Los Angeles, California, USA) (Author)
