Fiscal Federalism in Pakistan

Where should power and money truly lie in Pakistan? Fiscal Federalism in Pakistan, edited by Shabih Ali Mohib and Anwar Shah, is the definitive, post-18th Amendment analysis that answers this critical question. Bringing together leading experts, this book provides the clearest, most honest assessment of what has changed - and what hasn’t - in Pakistan’s federation since 2010.

Beyond Theory: A Practical Roadmap for Reform
This is not just an academic study; it is a vital toolkit for understanding and reshaping Pakistan’s future. The contributors offer a compelling, evidence-based vision: pushing power to local communities, reconsidering provincial boundaries, strengthening the internal market, and fundamentally fixing the financial flows between federal, provincial, and local governments.

Why This Book is the New Standard Reference:

• Timely & Authoritative: As Professor Robin Boadway states, this book gives the “clearest picture yet” of Pakistan’s evolving federation and is set to be the “go-to reference for a long time.”
• Bold, Practical Solutions: It moves beyond diagnosis to offer a “genuinely bold” roadmap for reform, drawing smart lessons from federations worldwide.
• Essential for Decision-Makers: For policymakers, civil servants, and politicians, this book resets the debate, providing the analysis needed to design more effective, equitable, and sustainable governance structures.
• Critical for Understanding Pakistan: For students, researchers, and engaged citizens, it unlocks the complex financial and administrative relationships that define the country’s politics and development prospects.

Gain Expert Insights Into:

• The on-ground impact of the landmark 18th Constitutional Amendment.
• The challenges and opportunities in inter-governmental financial relations.
• Comparative models of federalism that Pakistan can learn from.
• Concrete steps to enhance accountability, service delivery, and economic integration across provinces.

Edited by Recognized Authorities:
Shabih Ali Mohib and Anwar Shah are respected figures in public policy and economics. Their editorial guidance ensures the volume is both academically rigorous and intensely relevant to Pakistan’s current constitutional and fiscal crossroads.

Ideal For:

• Policymakers, Legislators & Bureaucrats at federal, provincial, and local levels.
• Students & Scholars of political science, economics, public administration, and South Asian studies.
• Journalists & Analysts covering governance, finance, and provincial affairs.
• Think Tanks & NGOs engaged in advocacy and research on devolution and public finance.

Authoritative Hardcover Edition:
This substantial hardback is the essential resource for anyone involved in or studying the future of governance in Pakistan. Its insights will remain relevant for years to come.

Understand the architecture of power and money in Pakistan. This book provides the blueprint.

Order the Hardback Today. This critical policy analysis is available for delivery across Pakistan. Purchase securely online with cash on delivery available.