History of Pakistan-II

(xxiii) When did the Constitution 1973 was amended from parliamentary to a presidential system?

Ans: General Zia-ul-Haq amended the Constitution 1973 from parliamentary to a presidential system. The President took a lot of powers and powers of the Parliament were curtailed. Related Questions: Explain the initiatives taken by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after assuming power in hands. When did Benazir Bhutto took over as the first woman prime minister of … Read more

(xxii) Why General Zia-ul-Haq overthrew Bhutto’s government?

Ans: End of Bhutto’s government: During the elections of 1977, all the political parties started a compair against the People’s Party. They formed an alliance called ‘Pakistan Nationa Alliance’. Maulana Mufti Mahmud was its head. 2. The National Allience blamed Bhutto of rigging the polls and boycotted the national elections held in March 1977. 3. … Read more

(xx) How Nawaz Sharif’s second government came to an end?

Ans: General Pervaiz Musharraf removed the democratic government of Mia Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and took over the powers of the country on 1 October 1999. Related Questions: Explain the initiatives taken by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after assuming power in hands. When did Benazir Bhutto took over as the first woman prime minister of Pakistan? How … Read more

(xix) Write any five important points from the foreign policy, introduced by the first government of Mian Nawaz Sharif.

Ans: The government brought many positive changes in its foreign policy. Peace was brought in Afghanistan through negotiations with different Afghan leaders, 2. Efforts were continued for patching up among different groups. 3. India was officially invited for resolving Kashmir issue, but these negotiation could not be successful. When extremists in India demolished Babri Mosque … Read more

(xviii) How many times did Mian Nawaz Sharif enjoy for ruling the country?

Ans: He enjoyed three terms for ruling the country: His 1st government term remained November 1990 to July 1993. 2. His 2nd government term continued from February 1997 to October 1999. 3′ Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was elected prime minister for the third time in the history of Pakistan in 2013. Related Questions: Explain the … Read more

(xvii) Write a short note on General Zia-ul-Haq era.

Ans: General Zia-ul-Haq Era (1977 – 1988): During the elections of 1977, all the political parties in the country had decided to fight against People’s Party. All the parties formed an alliance called ‘Pakistan National Alliance’ Maulana Mufti Mahmud was its Head. The National Assembly elections were held on 7th March, 1977 in which People’s … Read more

(xvi) What is meant by Local Self Government?

Ans:Local Self System: To transfer powers at lower level, through their own representatives, so that local people could make decisions, policies and solutions of their problems at their own will, is called Local Government System or Local Self Government. Related Questions: Explain the initiatives taken by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after assuming power in hands. When … Read more

(xv) Why Pakistan made its efforts to become an atomic power?

Ans: When India did its first atomic blasts at Rajasthan Desert in 1974, it made India an atomic power by which the balance of power in South Asia was disturbed. Therefore, Pakistan had to make its efforts to become an atomic power. Related Questions: Explain the initiatives taken by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after assuming power … Read more

(xiv) When was Benazir Bhutto sworn in as first Muslim woman Prime Minister?

Ans: General elections were held in 1988 in Pakistan. Benazir Bhutto was elected Pakistan’s and Islamic world’s first women Prime Ministers Related Questions: Explain the initiatives taken by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after assuming power in hands. When did Benazir Bhutto took over as the first woman prime minister of Pakistan? How did Nawaz Sharif came … Read more