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act: This paper is an effort to study the provincial autonomy after eighteenth constitutional amendment with special reference to Balochistan. The restless history of Pakistan about constitution reveals several drawbacks, obstacles in the way of providing autonomy to Balochistan, which had been neglected. The paper begins with the historical background of provincial autonomy and federalism in Pakistan. Peeping into the political and the history of constitution of Pakistan, passage of such amendment in the 1973 constitution is an historic event. Besides investigating federation and provincial autonomy with context of fiscal, political possession. The implementation process has also been evaluated by devolving many functions and ministries to the federating units included higher legislative powers to the provincial assemblies on financial matters, the management of natural resources. To accomplish financial issues and to reach set targets for development the provinces are given new powers by the 18th amendment. Restructuring the National Economic Council and Council of Common Interest with extended mandate was a good step and have influence on the federation of Pakistan.
Shabana, , Shoukat Ali Tareen. (2020) Balochistan after Eighteenth Constitutional Amendment, Balochistan Review, Volume 2, Issue 2.
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