Redefining Right to Information, Federalism and Decentralization Mechanism in Pakistan: Post 18th Amendment perspective

Abstract

Right to Information, Federalism and Decentralization have been remained sensitive matters for Pakistan.  It has been a federal state since its creation following Partition in 1947, though this has been episodic by some political heads (Military and civilian both) through various amendments. These steps resulted in instability in political and federal system, causing the state a great loss nationally and internationally. The 18th Amendment (2010) is a landmark event in the political history of Pakistan. The Amendment brought about a paradigm shift in the architecture of Pakistan’s governance. It reduced the power of the center and devolved numerous responsibilities to the provincial governments, thereby reinstating the federal vision of the original constitution of 1973.