A Comparative Study of Provincial Autonomy and Economic Independence of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: pre and post 18th Amendment
Dr Sadia Fayaz
Abstract
The 18th Constitutional Amendment signaled a major turning point in Pakistan's constitutional history by enhancing democracy and transferring power to lower levels of government. The purpose of this amendment was to give provinces more ability to solve their problems more effectively. But even after more than ten years, questions remain, and there is ongoing discussion about the federal government's involvement in the process. The performance of the 18th Amendment is critically examined in this study, with a focus on how it affects Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's economic independence and provincial autonomy. This study is qualitative in nature using both primary and secondary data. The report discusses the difficulties Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has encountered in accomplishing genuine province autonomy and the desired results of the amendment.