Conclusion

Conclusion

Rules, regulations and constitutional provisions are mechanical in nature

while societies are organic. Therefore rules and statues are changed off

and on so that these are adjusted to the needs of a society. However, in

the case of Pakistan, the successive rulers, whether dictators or

democrats, incorporated amendments in constitution to serve their

personal interests.

The case of 18th Amendment is different from previous

amendments in the sense that it was introduced through all partisan

approach. The PPP-led Federal Government during 2008-2013 might

have not performed well in other fields but on parliamentary sector, it

achieved a landmark by adopting the 18th Amendment bill unanimously.

In the foregoing pages, main features of the 18th Amendment have been

taken to account.

After adoption of 18th Amendment, a serious rift emerged

between judiciary and Parliament on the question of judges’ appointment

procedure. Nevertheless both the organs of government wisely resolved

the issue which resulted in incorporation of 19th Amendment in the

constitution.

Hopefully, guaranteeing provincial autonomy and shifting of

power balance to parliament and elected Prime Minister will usher new

democratic era in Pakistan. The hanging sword of Article 58(2) (b) was

removed which, together with other factors, enabled the elected

government to complete its term in 2013. The hitherto toothless Election

Commission asserted itself and tough code of conduct was applied to

intending candidates in the May 2013 general election. The appointment

of care taker governments in centre and provinces was exactly on the

pattern suggested by the 18th Amendment. In short, the adoption of 18th

Amendment will be remembered as a great occasion in the political and

constitutional history of Pakistan