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Ans: Removal of the Prime Minister: The Prime Minister elect, of the Pakistan People’s Party Yousaf Raza Gilani, however could not complete his term, he was disqualified by the Supreme Court before the end of his term and the National Assembly elected Raja Parvez Ashraf to replace him as Prime Minster till the end of … Read more
Ans: Elections for the New President of Pakistan: Polling in the parliament and all the four provincial assemblies was held for elécting the new president on September 6, 2008. Asif Ali Zardari, chairman Pakistan Peoples’ Party was elected president with two thirds majority. Related Questions: How Benazir Bhutto able to took over the government for … Read more
Ans: Parvez Musharraf’s Resignation: As a result of national and international pressure, Parvez Musharraf was forced to quit. He tendered his resignation on August 18, 2008 and went abroad. Related Questions: How did Nawaz Sharif came in as a new prime minister of Pakistan? How Benazir Bhutto able to took over the government for the … Read more
Ans: During Parvez Musharraf’s government Benazir Bhutto was assassinated publically in a terrorist attack on December 27, 2007. General elections were held on February 18, 2008. Pakistan Peoples’ Party won majority seats in the National Assembly. Pakistan Muslim League (N) was the second largest party in the National Assembly. Pakistan Muslim League (Q) failed miserably … Read more
Ans: Re-Structuring of the Civil Services: (i)Civil services were restructured on following lines: Deputy Commissioner (DC) was replaced by District Co-ordination Officer (DCO). Maximum number of administrative departments was not to exceed twelve. Each department was to be headed by an Administrative Officer. (ii)Revenue and Magistracy were separated from each other. Both departments were to … Read more
Ans: Local Self-Government: General Parvez Musharraf launched a new scheme of local self-government. This initiative was named by Devolution of Power and Responsibility Plan Local Self-Government was based on four tiers under ‘Devolution of Power and Responsibility plan 2000 i.e. The Union Council, the City District, the Tehsil Council and the district Council. Related Questions: … Read more
Ans: Parvez Musharraf’s Government (1999 – 2008): After overthrowing Nawaz Sharif’s government on October 12, 1999 Parvez Musharraf dissolved the National and the provincial assemblies, suspended the constitution and created a new office of Chief Executive for him. Elected president Rafiq Tarar was forced to resign on June 20, 2001. General Parvez Musharraf called a … Read more
Ans: Dismissal of Nawaz Sharif’s Second Government: Nawaz Sharif was very confident due to the heavy mandate; people had given him in the last general elections. He believed that all the institutions of the state should respect this mandate and obey his orders. A rift between the civil government, and the army chief emerged … Read more
Ans: Nuclear Test: India conducted three nuclear tests in Pokhran on May 11, 1998, this disturbed balance of power in the region. The government of Pakistan was hard pressed to reciprocate. Nawaz Sharif made historic decision to withstand all global pressure and go nuclear. Six nuclear tests conducted at Chaghi (Balochistan) on May 28, 1998; … Read more
Ans: During the Nawaz Sharif’s second tenure, the government passed the 14th amendment bill: This bill stopped the unethical practice of floor-crossing by the national and provincial assembly members, this practice was popularly known as ‘horse trading’. Related Questions: Explain the initiatives taken by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto after assuming power in hands. When did Benazir … Read more