From the One Unit scheme to the restoration of four provinces, Pakistan’s early decades were marked by tensions over centralisation, provincial autonomy and regional disparities.
Sartaj Khan traces this political history.
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@thefridaytimes.bsky.socialFrom the One Unit scheme to the restoration of four provinces, Pakistan’s early decades were marked by tensions over centralisation, provincial autonomy and regional disparities.
Sartaj Khan traces this political history.
@thefridaytimes.bsky.socialThe experience raised enduring debates over representation, resource distribution, provincial autonomy and the relationship between the centre and smaller provinces.
✍️ By Ambassador M. Alam Brohi
Full article: www.thefridaytimes.com/17-Sep-2026/...
@thefridaytimes.bsky.social🇵🇰 One-Unit: The Experiment That Undermined Pakistan’s Federal Spirit
Pakistan’s first decade was marked by constitutional uncertainty, political instability and growing tensions between its federal units.
✍️ Ambassador M. Alam Brohi
www.thefridaytimes.com/17-Sep-2026/...