Conservatism in Pakistan
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Conservatism in Pakistan (Urdu: پاکستان میں قدامت پسندی), generally relates to the traditional, social, and religious identities in the politics of Pakistan. American historian Stephen Cohen describes several political constants in Pakistan's conservatism: respect for tradition, the rule of law and the Islamic religion which is integral in the idea of Pakistan.[1]
The conservative philosophy, principles, ideas, and traditions were first adopted by the Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan as part of his internal policies in 1950. The conservative tradition has played a major role in Pakistani politics, culture, and organized conservative movement has played a key role in politics only since the 1950s. According to the CIA database, approximately 95–97% of the Pakistani people are the followers of Islam while the remaining believe in Christianity, Hinduism, and others.[2][3]
The conservatism in Pakistan has been normally associated with the Pakistan Muslim League (PML)– the successor party to the one which was responsible for the founding of Pakistan.<ref name="Brookings Institution Press, 2004">
Influence in popular culture, literary, arts and science[edit]
The religious identities, nationalism, and rightist ideas has greatly influenced the literature, theatre, architecture, and popular culture.
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- ↑ Cohen, Stephen P.; others (October 2011). The future of Pakistan. Washington, D.C.: Brookings Institution Press. ISBN 978-0815721819. Search this book on
- ↑ "Religions: Islam 95%, other (includes Christian and Hindu, 2% Ahmadiyyah) 5%". CIA. The World Factbook on Pakistan. 2010. Archived from the original on 17 June 2009. Retrieved 2010-08-28. Unknown parameter
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Approximately 97 percent of Pakistanis are Muslims.
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