Issues of Good Governance and Challenges to Diverse Governance Measures in Pakistan

Safia Asghar; Prof. Dr. Adil Zaman Kasi

doi:10.5281/zenodo.15017373

Authors

Safia Asghar M.Phil Scholar Department of Political Science University of Balochistan, Quetta
Prof. Dr. Adil Zaman Kasi Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Loralai

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15017373

Keywords:

Good Governance, Public Administration, Legislative Changes, Corruption, Economic Expenditures

Abstract

Sustainable growth and efficient public administration depend profoundly on good governance, particularly in nations like Pakistan where various forms of government face formidable obstacles. This study explores the problems associated with effective governance as well as the challenges presented by different forms of government in Pakistan. Pakistan has made an effort to address these issues, however there are still barriers in the way of putting good governance policies into place. Resistance and entrenched power dynamics have hampered legislative changes intended to decentralize power and offer autonomy to provinces. Good governance initiatives are hampered by persistent corruption, which is made worse by inadequacies in taxation and government accountability. The distribution and administration of financial resources, both social and economic, pose challenges to the provision of public services and equitable development. This study collects and examines qualitative data using a secondary qualitative analysis approach in order to find patterns and insights about good governance concerns and practices in Pakistan. The results underscore the pressing necessity of tackling corruption, augmenting administrative efficacy, and advancing transparency in order to fortify governance frameworks and cultivate sustainable development within Pakistan.

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