Politics of Azad Kashmir; Domestic Dynamics of an Associated-Unit

Abstract

This study is conducted on domestic politics of Azad Kashmir and Centre-region political association. Azad Jammu and Kashmir born and shaped by indigenous conditions in Kashmir despite several impediments the government has been evolved from a minimal existence to a relatively well established government structure after passing through various stages of evolution in cooperation with Pakistan. Azad Jammu &Kashmir is highly associated with Pakistan since independence due to affinities in socio-political environment, religious homogeneity and historical bindings. Apparently in domestic political sphere biradirism, clans, family and regional divide into districts, sub-districts level seen as a dominating factor. The current political status of the government is three tier models with power sharing structure under interim constitution act 1974. The democratic setup installed in AJ&K in 1974 and elections held every four year with number of political parties and their own manifestos and ideologies.

Keywords: Politics, Domestic, Dynamics, Azad Kashmir