Minority Representation in Pakistan's Federal Cabinets: An Analysis of Democratic and Military Governments (1947–1999)

Abstract

Pakistan was founded not just by Muslims, but also by other Indian religious minorities. Pakistan provided minorities' representation in a variety of social and political areas. This research study aims to emphasize the realm of politics and draw parallels between parliamentary and military administrations with regard to both minority representation and duties to the country as they supervise ministries in Pakistan's national cabinet. Minority ministries gained cabinet representation while also engaging in policy development and contributing to the progress of both the nation and their respective communities. They worked as ministers in critical fields like legislation, health, schooling, and labor, while they made significant contributions in each. A comparison of minority involvement in legislative as well as military regimes (1947-1999) shows that legislative structures were more welcoming to minorities, particularly in terms of giving them opportunities in cabinet seats and other political bodies. Still, minority groups were granted less space in military-led regimes than in ones that are democratic. The key sources for this study were legislative conversations, reputable search results, and supplementary cabinet files.