Abstract

Governance is the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented. Formal government structures are means by which decisions are arrived at and implemented. Governance can be used in several contexts such as corporate governance; international governance; national governance and local governance. The guidelines given by the Quaid regarding good governance are still relevant after sixty two years of independence. The major causes of weak governance in Pakistan stem from under developed political system; lack of mature leadership; constitutional supremacy; responsible bureaucracy; independent judiciary and institutionalised process of accountability. Corruption; extremist tendencies; geopolitical and regional security environment all have further contributed in deterioration of governance in the country. The future strategy therefore lies in addressing the core issues concerning these facets. The paper aptly identifies the problems and the strategy to rectify them.