Q24. What is meant by the term “Local Government”?

Ans: Local Government: A government by the local people who formulate and implement domestic policies at the local level is called the local self-government. Related Questions: Q(v). When and why the first government of Nawaz Sharif was terminated, Q(vi). Write a short note on Afghan Jihad, Q(vii). What were the results of 2002 general elections? … Read more

Q23. What were the main causes of the military takeover of 12th October, 1999?

Ans: Military Takeover of 12th October, 1999; i. On 12 October 1999, the Chief of Army Staff General Pervaz Musharraf suspended the constitution, overthrew the government of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and dissolved the national and provincial assemblies. The Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif’s decision of appointing General Zia-ud-Din, Chief of Army … Read more

Q22. How the Junejo Government dismissed?

Ans: The Dismissal of the Junejo Government: Due to some political changes, differences developed between the President and the Prime Minister in 1988. After returning from foreign tour, the Prime Minister called a press conference on 29th May, 1988 at the airport and answered the questions of the news reporters. On the same day, the … Read more

Q20. What role did Muhammad Khan Junejo’s Government played in development programmes?

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

Q19. Why did Muhammad Khan Junejo made foreign tours?

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

Q18. Discuss some aspects of Muhammad Khan Junejo as President of the Muslim League.

  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

Q17. When was the martial law got lifted?

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

Q16. Who was declared the President after General Zia-ul-Haq?

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

Q15. When and how General Zia-ul-Haq got killed?

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