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Land Reforms Of Pakist A Important Source Of Political And Social Influence

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Land Reforms in Pakistan
Land has always been a decisive element in deciding the social class structure in agrarian and rural societies. It is a status symbol, source of income, means of production and an important source of political and social influence. The agrarian structure inherited by Pakistan, after independence, was socially divisive and due to this very same reason it has been a matter of concern for policy makers since independence. Many agricultural reforms have been carried out in Pakistan since independence to eradicate this social division, improve the condition of tenants, abolish feudalism and to increase productivity but no major improvement has been seen as a result of these land reforms. This essay discusses about these land reform in detail and lays out the major attributes and agendas of these land reforms. It also debates about the major reasons which hindered the fair implementation of these land reforms.
There have been six land reforms which will be discussed in detail. The reforms which will be discussed are:
1. The Land Reforms in Reverse
2. The Provincial Tenancy Act (1950s)
3. East Pakistan Acquisition and Tenancy Act, 1950 (Earlier Known as East Bengal State Acquisition and Tenancy Act, 1950)
4. The Land Reforms of 1959 (Report of the Land Reform Commission for West Pakistan, 1959)
5. Land Reforms Regulation, 1972
6. Land Reforms Act of 1977
The Land Reforms in Reverse
Power of landlords increased after the creation of Pakistan. “The

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