Abstract:
This paper looks at the issue of federalism in Pakistan. It begins
with an analysis of the conceptual paradigms of federalism and goes on to
examine the history of federalism in Pakistan. The paper goes on to discuss
the reasons for the failure to develop an organic federal covenant as well as
discuss how the 7th National Finance Commission (NFC) Award and the
18th Amendment may be indicative of a paradigm shift. The paper
concludes by presenting the way forward for federalism in Pakistan.
