Islam and the Politics of Secularism in Pakistan

In terms of their political and ideological success, Pakistani Islamists have had several ups downs since Pakistan became the Islamic Republic in 1956. strive to safeguard state’s status quo while simultaneously expanding reach Sharia. Despite insignificant electoral victories, largely been able dictate national identity policies civilian military governments. A major hurdle promotion pluralism is noticeable through persistent opposition secularism by actors. different ideologies, parties refrain from promoting Pakistan; however, such views are more rigid case Islamists. The purpose this article, therefore, examine compare discourses other relation Pakistan’s identity, reforms anti-Westernism, religious minorities, secularism. Based on analysis, paper argues that non-religious very similar regarding Islam secularism, minority rights Pakistan.