The political system is democratic. Elections are held when required, on adult franchise basis. People, by voting, elect members for Local bodies, Provincial and National Assemblies. There are many political parties in the District and they try to mobilize the political opinion in their favour. However, tribal affiliation, religion and family kinship are the main factors determining the shape of political behaviour. This is evident form the recent elections held in February, 1997. J.U.I which is a religious party, won the National Assembly seat. Out of the two Provincial Assembly seats one also went to them. The other was won by the Pakistan Peoples Party.

The role of women in political parties is negligible, mainly due to the social and tribal set-up. Their role is limited to casting votes.

Student organisations of different parties exist at college level and they work for their parties as well as trying to solve educational problems through their organizations. It can be argued, however, that student politics, have affected the educational system negatively.

Small branches of labor union do exist but their role is not significant due to the low numbers.