(xxvi) Narrate the formation of a union government and its duties.

Ans: Union Goverment: A Union Government comprises a NazĂ­m, Naib Nazim, Union Council and Union Administration. The people elect 13 members of Union Conucil which are: one Nazim, one Naib Nazim, four male general councillors, four female two male farmers/Labour councillors, two female general councillors, farmers/Labour councillors and one minority councillor. Duties of a Union … Read more

xxv) General Pervez Musharraf divided local government into how many parts?

Ans: Local Government Plan 2000: General Pervez Musharraf promised to bring visible changes in the system of local governments soon after coming to power on Oct. 12, 1999. The power was to be transferred to the lower level of the public. The local government had been divided into three parts: Union government 2. Tehsil government … Read more

(xxiv) What were the causes of military take-over of 12th October, 1999? OR Write the causes of military take-over of 12th October, 1999?

Ans: The Causes of the Military Take-over of 12th October, 1999: On 12 October 1999, the chief of army Staff General Pervez Musharra suspended the constitution, overthrew the government of Prime Ministe Mian Muhammad Nawaz sharif and dissolved the national and provincia assemblies. The Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz sharif decision d appointing general Zia-ud-Din, … Read more

(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