A Study of The Role of Bureaucracy in Institutionalizing Power Structure in Pakistan From (1958-1971)

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2026
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Abstract
This article examines the evolution of power structures in Pakistan between 1958 and 1971, with a particular focus on the role of the bureaucracy in shaping and sustaining institutional authority. Following the imposition of martial law in 1958, Pakistan entered a phase in which civil and military bureaucratic elites became central to governance, often operating beyond the reach of representative political institutions. This study explores how the bureaucracy not only administered state functions but also actively participated in consolidating power, influencing policy directions, and legitimizing authoritarian rule. By analyzing key political developments during the regimes of Ayub Khan and Yahya Khan, the article highlights the ways in which bureaucratic institutions were strengthened, restructured, and embedded within the broader framework of state control. It also considers how this institutionalization contributed to both administrative stability and political exclusion, ultimately shaping the trajectory of governance in Pakistan. The paper argues that while the bureaucracy provided continuity and efficiency, it also played a critical role in weakening democratic processes and centralizing authority, with long-term consequences for the country’s political development.
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Authors Dr. Mansoor Ahmed
Journal Social Sciences & Humanity Research Review
Year 2026
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