National Unity and Inter-Provincial Harmony in the Context of the 18th Amendment.

Abstract

The article discusses revisiting the 18th Amendment in light of the provinces' increased autonomy. More provincial autonomy to the provinces as a result of 18th Amendment is some how a threat to national unity because of problems of economy and ethnicity. To put it plainly, solving administrative issues was essential for achieving democracy and progress. Gaps in the economy and educational system are alarming for Pakistan because everyone puts their interests in their provinces above other people's needs. While some of the ethnic groups are growing, others are suffering. Like Pakistan is divided inside its provinces, its territory is divided throughout the country based on economic growth, education, ethnicity, and language. Punjab is more developed than other provinces. These sentiments promote hate when other provinces watch themselves undeveloped. Since the provinces now control economic and educational policies following the 18th Amendment, they should consider ethnicity and economic development issues. The authority which has given to provinces make them alienated not a single province is ready to accept others suggestion and don’t want to accept the policies as a whole. One of its example is Single National Curriculum .Sindh and KPK was not ready to accept it because both provinces claimed that education is under provinces according to 18th Amendment not under the supervision of center.