Federalism in Pakistan
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Pakistan is a federal parliamentary republic, with powers shared between the Federal government and the provinces. Relations between federation and provinces are defined in Part V(Articles 141–159) of the constitution.[1] Many Pakistani parties support a federalist and regionalist agenda advocating for increased powers to be held by the provinces. The Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination manages federal relations between provinces while the Senate of Pakistan is an important body giving representation of the provinces of Pakistan in national governance.
Legislative powers
The power of the provinces and the Federal government were defined by the constitution and the legislative powers are divided into two lists. The Concurrent List was abolished after the 18th amendment, and most powers were transferred to provinces.[2][3]
Council of Common Interests
Council of Common Interests or CCI was established as a body to solve disputes between the federation and the provinces. The membership of CCI consisted of the Prime Minister, Provincial Chief Ministers and three members nominated by federal government.[4]
