Analyzing the Influence of Religion on Political Decision-Making in Contemporary Pakistan

1. Introduction 2. Historical Context of Religion in Pakistan 2.1 The Creation of Pakistan 2.2 Role of Islam in Politics 2.3 Evolution of Religious Influence 3. Theoretical Framework 3.1 Political Theory and Religion 3.2 Models of Religious Influence 3.3 Secularism vs. Theocracy 4. Political Structures in Pakistan 4.1 Government and Religious Parties 4.2 Current Political System 4.3 Role of Military and Religion 5. Case Studies 5.1 The Hudood Ordinances 5.2 Blasphemy Laws 5.3 Religious Political Parties 6. Influence on Policy Making 6.1 Education Reforms 6.2 Economic Policies 6.3 Foreign Relations 7. Public Opinion and Religion 7.1 Surveys on Religious Influence 7.2 Media Portrayal 7.3 Impact on Political Engagement 8. Future Implications 8.1 Trends in Religious Politics 8.2 Potential for Reform 8.3 Scenarios for Political Stability 9. Conclusion