Concerns of Good Governance in Pakistan

Introduction
Meaning of governance.
Islamic Perspective of Good Governance.
System of Governance in Pakistan (Administrative divisions, Federal, Provincial, Local
Government, Federally administered)

Indicators of Good Governance

1. Participation
2. Rule of Law
3. Devolution of Power
4. Service Delivery
5. Accountability & Transparency
6. Presence of civil society
7. Independence of Judiciary
8. Media as watch Dog or Freedom of Expression
Governance Issues in Pakistan
A. Political & Administrative issues
1. Political instability
2. Sectarianism & Terrorism
3. Corruption
4. Inter provincial conflicts
5. Local Government
B. Economic & Social issues
1. Unequal distribution of resources
2. Poverty
3. Inflation
4. Lack of Planning or Uneven Development
5. Poor Fiscal Administration
Governance Issues after the 18th Amendment.
Solutions that make some difference
1. Equal distribution of resources
2. Decentralisation & presence of Local Government
3. Leadership
4. Independent Judiciary
5. Presence of media and civil society
6. Balance of power between institutions
7. Proper system of accountability

8. Independent private audit

8. Sustainable development.
Conclusion.