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Ans:Ojhri Camp Disaster: A sudden fire broke out in an arms depot located between Rawalpindi and Islamabad in 1988. Many citizens were killed in this disaster. After hectic efforts of one week, it was brought under control. The Prime Minister was on a tour of Sindh, and the President on a tour of Kuwait. Both … Read more
Ans: Development Programmes of Muhammad Khan Junejo’s Government: Muhammad Khan Junejo’s modesty, honesty and national spirit were very much liked by the public; The 7- marla housing scheme, 5 – point development programme and plans to raise the literacy rate were appreciated, which played an important role for the development of the country. Related Questions: … Read more
Ans:Foreign Tours: The lifting of martial law and the restoration of democracy was welcomed by the foreign world. Muhammad Khan Junejo made successful tours of Turkey, Germany and the United States of America in 1986. He made different agreements of mutual interest which were signed during these tours. Related Questions: Q(iv), Give a brief account … Read more
Ans:Muhammad Khan Junejo as President of the Muslim League: All the non-party members of the National Assembly formed an official parliamentary group in January 1986 which was named as the ‘Pakistan Muslim League’. Muhammad Khan Junejo was elected its president. He started to expand Muslim League membership in the entire country. The Provincial Chief … Read more
Ans: Lifting of Martial Law: General Zia-ul-Haq’s martial law had completed eight years in 1985. After becoming Prime Minister, Muhammad Khan Junejo declared that martial law should be lifted. Then the Parliament and Provincial Assemblies passed bills to lift it which was done on 30th Dec. 1985. Related Questions: Q(iii). When and why the first … Read more
Ans: The Chairman of Senate, Ghulam Ishaq Khan, took over as the Caretaker President of Pakistan. Related Questions: Q(ii), Mention major steps taken by Benazir Government during her first tenure in office. Q(iii). When and why the first government of Benazir Bhutto was terminated. Q(iv), Give a brief account of the important steps taken by … Read more
Ans: General Zia-ul-Haq was killed in an air crash on 17th August, 1988. Related Questions: Q(ii), Mention major steps taken by Benazir Government during her first tenure in office. Q(iii). When and why the first government of Benazir Bhutto was terminated. Q(iv), Give a brief account of the important steps taken by Nawaz Sharif … Read more
Ans: When army’s Chief, Zia-ul-Haq, overthrew the Bhutto government and declared martial law on 5th July 1977. He ruled over the country for about 11 years from July 1977 to August 1988. Related Questions: Q(i). Enlist four salient features of the 1973 constitution. Q(ii), Mention major steps taken by Benazir Government during her first tenure … Read more
Ans: The National Assembly elections were held on 7th March, 1977 in which People’s Party won with a great majority. The National Alliance blamed it of rigging the polls and boycotted the provincial elections. held on 10th March. The elections were declared invalid. Afterwards, a movement called ‘Nizam- e-Mustafa’ was started. Related Questions: Q(i). Enlist … Read more
Ans: 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 the Head of this alliance. Related Questions: Q26. Who emerged as the new government in the elections of 2018? Q(i). Enlist … Read more