Assessing The Governance Of Coalition Government: The Case Of Pakistan (2008-2013)

Abstract

This paper explores governance developments in Pakistan’s coalition government era, a critical phase (2008–2013) characterized by political change and democratization after military rule. This examines the nature, structure, and sustainability of the PPP-led coalition government in alliance with its chief partners, like PML-N. Its answers encapsulate unraveling through governance reforms regarding the 18th and 20th Constitutional Amendments and socio-economic perspectives like BISP and the Seventh NFC Award. As a qualitative research study, it assesses the coalition's performance on political stability, policy enactment, and delivery of public services. Further, it analyses conflict of interests, trust among different parties, economic difficulties, and security threats. The study shows how the coalition strengthens democratic sustainability by evaluating its past performance in institutional changes and socio-economic development despite ongoing challenges. This paper advances knowledge of coalition politics and government in Pakistan’s changing democracy.