The coexistence of religion and politics in Pakistan: an analysis of historical, social, and political factors

In the context of Pakistan, connection between religion and politics predates its existence. Islam was faith on which All India Muslim League based demand for a separate country India's Muslims. Since independence in 1947, country's political constitutional evolution has been significantly influenced by religion; as political, economic, social, debates centred Islam. always major theme official ideology one form or another practically all administrations, whether they were under democratic military authority. this paper, we have discussed elements that contributed to emergence Islamist power country, using pertinent instances from historical events decisions made successive governments regimes illustrate how interact. For purpose, used secondary technique data collection i.e., ‘Document Analysis’ relied primary sources such Constitutions Pakistan e.g., books research articles, etc. The study is an extensive review existing literature subject. study’s findings show state, over decades, instrument at different times purposes.