Pakistan Studies

Q7. When did Benazir Bhutto took over as the first woman prime minister of Pakistan?

Ans: On the direction of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, elections in 1988 were held on party basis. Pakistan Peoples’ Party, under the leadership of Benazir Bhutto, won majority of seats. On December 1, 1988 Benazir Bhutto took oath as the first woman prime minister of Pakistan as well as of the Muslim world. Related … Read more

Q6. Enlist the consequences of Afghan Jihad for the world and Pakistan.

Ans: Afghan jihad had far-reaching consequences for the world in general and for Pakistan in particular:  Foundation the Soviet Communist shaking due to this military defeat and the Soviet Union was finally disintegrated within few years (in 1991). Pakistan emerged as a dignified and honourable country with an improved image, in the community of nations, … Read more

Q5. Highlight the era of General Zia-ul-Haq in your own words.

Ans: General Zia-ul-Had’s Era (1977-1988 .General elections were held under Bhutto government in March 1977. Opposition parties alleged large scale rigging in the National Assembly elections and boycotted the provincial assembly elections to be held few days later. .The alliance of opposition parties started aggressive protest against Bhutto govemment.. .The opposition raised the slogan of … Read more

Q4. On what measures, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto became the prime minister of Pakistan in 1973?

Ans: In April 1972, the newly elected National Assembly adopted a provisional constitution for the country and instituted a committee to frame the permanent constitution. The draft of the constitution was presented in the National Assembly on February 2, 1973, 135 members voted in favour, only 3 remained absent. Acting as president, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto … Read more

Q3.Explain the initiatives taken by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after assuming power in hands.

Q3. Explain the initiatives taken by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after assuming power in hands. Ans: After assuming power Bhutto started working on his agenda of reforms. He himself referred to these initiatives as “People’s Government Reforms”. These initiatives included: Industrial Policy: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto strongly believed that industrial development is essential for the progress of … Read more

Who and when did the parliamentary democracy revived?

Ans: In the elections held in December 1970, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s. Pakistan Peoples’ Party emerged as majority party in West Pakistan. He then took over as president of Pakistan on December 20, 1971. In 1973, Bhutto got a new constitution passed by the National Assembly and revived parliamentary democracy. Related Questions: Explain the initiatives taken … Read more

What were the reasons behind the dismissal of Benazir’s Second Government?

Ans: Dismissal of Benazir Bhutto’s Second Government: The country faced grave economic crisis during the second tenure of Benazir. This government could not complete even this tenure like the first one. Economic crunch and general unrest encouraged the opposition to bring people on road. A successful sit in (dharana) was staged by Jamat-e- Islami in … Read more

How Benazir Bhutto able to took over the government for the second time?

Ans: In 1993 general elections, neither of the big political parties was able to secure majority in the National Assembly. The Pakistan People’s Party, however, was able to form a coalition government with the help of small parties. Benazir Bhutto became Prime Minister of Pakistan for the second time on October 19, 1993 and Sardar … Read more

How did Nawaz Sharif came in as a new prime minister of Pakistan?

Ans: National Assembly elections were held on October 24, 1990. Islami Jamhoori Ittihad (IJI) contested elections under the leadership of Muhammad Nawaz Sharif. IJI won 105 seats. Pakistan People’s Party was able to secure only 46 seats. Nawaz Sharif was sworn in as prime minister of Pakistan in November 1990. Related Questions: Explain the initiatives … Read more