Process of Democratization, Dynastic Politics And Intra-Party Democracy In Pakistan

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Dr. Rashid Aftab
Professor, Riphah Institute of Public Policy, Riphah International University, Islamabad
Dr. Sartaj
Assistant Professor, Riphah Institute of Public Policy, Riphah International University, Islamabad
Mr. Kashif Zaheer
Senior lecturer, Riphah Institute of Public Policy, Riphah International University, Islamabad
Mr. Zesshan Khan
lecturer, Riphah Institute of Public Policy, Riphah International University, Islamabad
Asma Hussain
Research Associate, Riphah Institute of Public Policy, Riphah International University, Islamabad

Abstract

Dynastic politics has remained one of the major themes in politics and governance across the globe. Like other transitional democracies, Pakistan faces multiple challenges. Dynastic politics is one of the major hurdles that directly and indirectly affects the process of democratization in the country. Political parties in Pakistan are greatly influenced and shaped by dynastic politics, with party heads or a few individuals dominating the decision-making processes related to party objectives, candidate selection, and alliances with other political parties. Regardless of their ideological orientation or organizational form, most political parties are heavily shaped by dynastic politics. This research article analyzes the impact of dynastic politics and highly centralized party structures on the process of democratization in Pakistan.

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Dr. Rashid Aftab, Dr. Sartaj, Mr. Kashif Zaheer, Mr. Zesshan Khan, & Asma Hussain. (2025). Process of Democratization, Dynastic Politics And Intra-Party Democracy In Pakistan. Al-Qanṭara. Retrieved from https://alqantarajournal.com/index.php/Journal/article/view/714
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Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025)
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