CULTURAL MEMORY AND NATIONAL IDENTITY: NARRATIVES OF THE PAST IN CONTEMPORARY POLITICS

Abstract

This article examines the interplay between cultural memory and national identity in Pakistan, focusing on how historical narratives shape contemporary political discourse. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the study analyzes the role of collective memory in constructing national identity, the impact of historical narratives on political ideologies, and the challenges posed by selective memory in postcolonial societies. Drawing on the works of prominent Pakistani scholars and cultural critics, the article highlights the complexities of memory politics and its implications for national cohesion and political stability.