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THE EXISTING ETHNIC FAULT LINES OF PAKISTAN ITS IMPACT ON THE SURVIVAL OF STATE

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gpsrr.2023(VI-I).03      10.31703/gpsrr.2023(VI-I).03      Published : Dec 2023

The Existing Ethnic Fault Lines of Pakistan: Its Impact on the Survival of State

Abstract

    The paper examines Pakistan's complex network of ethnic fault lines and considers their significant ramifications for the existence of the nation. Deeply ingrained ethnic conflicts have been brought about by the historical, socio-cultural, and political terrain of the country, creating serious obstacles to national unity. The study clarifies the possible risks these fault-lines may offer to the stability and unity of the Pakistani state by looking at their historical background and historical development. Ethnic conflict is fueled by a number of factors, some of which are examined in detail, including cultural differences, political marginalization, and economic inequities. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the research provides a thorough knowledge of the intricate interactions between ethnic dynamics and state survival in Pakistan by referencing political science, sociology, and historical analysis.

    Political Marginalization, Cultural Differences, Socioeconomic Disparities, Historical Analysis, Pakistan, Ethnic Fault-Lines, State Survival, National Unity, Ethnic Tensions.

    (1) Ashfaq Ahmed
    Lecturer, Department of International Relations, National University of Moderen Language(NUML) Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Maryam Tahir
    Lecturer, Department of International Relations, National University of Moderen Language(NUML) Islamabad, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Ahmed, A., & Tahir, M. (2023). The Existing Ethnic Fault Lines of Pakistan: Its Impact on the Survival of State. Global Pakistan Studies Research Review, VI(I), 28-40. https://doi.org/10.31703/gpsrr.2023(VI-I).03

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Ahmed, Ashfaq, and Maryam Tahir. 2023. "The Existing Ethnic Fault Lines of Pakistan: Its Impact on the Survival of State." Global Pakistan Studies Research Review, VI (I): 28-40 doi: 10.31703/gpsrr.2023(VI-I).03

HARVARD

    HARVARD : AHMED, A. & TAHIR, M. 2023. The Existing Ethnic Fault Lines of Pakistan: Its Impact on the Survival of State. Global Pakistan Studies Research Review, VI, 28-40.

MHRA

    MHRA : Ahmed, Ashfaq, and Maryam Tahir. 2023. "The Existing Ethnic Fault Lines of Pakistan: Its Impact on the Survival of State." Global Pakistan Studies Research Review, VI: 28-40

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    MLA : Ahmed, Ashfaq, and Maryam Tahir. "The Existing Ethnic Fault Lines of Pakistan: Its Impact on the Survival of State." Global Pakistan Studies Research Review, VI.I (2023): 28-40 Print.

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    OXFORD : Ahmed, Ashfaq and Tahir, Maryam (2023), "The Existing Ethnic Fault Lines of Pakistan: Its Impact on the Survival of State", Global Pakistan Studies Research Review, VI (I), 28-40

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    TURABIAN : Ahmed, Ashfaq, and Maryam Tahir. "The Existing Ethnic Fault Lines of Pakistan: Its Impact on the Survival of State." Global Pakistan Studies Research Review VI, no. I (2023): 28-40. https://doi.org/10.31703/gpsrr.2023(VI-I).03