The Impact of Political Instability on The Economy of Pakistan During General Pervez Musharaf's Regime

Muhammad Jamal Hussain, Manan Aslam, Muhammad Ali Imran, Yasir Masood, Hafsa Khan, Abdullah Qureshi, Ubaid ur Rehman Hamza and Mudassar Yasin

Journal of Education and Social Studies, 2023, vol. 4, issue 3, 547-555

Abstract: The term political instability denotes a state of political unrest and turmoil within a country, characterized by the loss of control over territory, the inability to provide essential public services, and the erosion of legitimate authority. This phenomenon has profound repercussions, particularly on a nation's economic growth. Regrettably, Pakistan has grappled with political instability since gaining independence in 1947, paving the way for dictatorial rule. Constitutional conflicts have hindered the establishment of a stable democratic government, resulting in the stagnation of Pakistan's economic and social progress. This research paper focuses on assessing the impact of political instability on economic crises during the tenure of General Pervez Musharraf in Pakistan. The study was conducted in various areas of Faisalabad, with a sample size of 80 respondents chosen through a convenient sampling technique. Data collection was executed via structured interviews, and both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed for data analysis. The findings unequivocally demonstrate that political instability exerted a profoundly negative influence on Pakistan's economic well-being during this period. Notably, the surge in terrorism, exacerbated by political instability, deterred foreign investments, causing other nations to withdraw their interest in Pakistan. This research underscores the imperative of addressing political instability as a pivotal step towards fostering economic growth and stability in Pakistan and, by extension, in similar nations facing similar challenges.

Keywords: Economic growth; Political instability; Empirical research; Foreign investment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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