12 Questions
When did Russian troops enter Afghanistan?
December 1979
What happened to millions of Afghan citizens as a result of the civil war?
They had to leave their homes and migrate to Pakistan
Which countries supported Pakistan's efforts to help Afghan people against Russian occupation?
America and other world powers
When did Soviet Union withdraw its forces from Afghanistan?
1989
What was banned on radio and television during the Afghan jihad?
Islamic programs
Which proceedings and events did radio and television start broadcasting during the Afghan jihad?
Annual Hajj and Islamic events
What was one of the consequences for Pakistan after the Soviet defeat in Afghanistan?
Increase in the number of Afghan refugees
What happened to the Soviet Union a few years after their military defeat?
It disintegrated
What was one problem for Pakistan after the Soviet defeat?
Increase in illegal weapon trafficking
Which period saw the spread of drugs in Pakistan?
After the Soviet military defeat
Which Pakistani leader took oath after a controversial referendum in 1985?
General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
What caused Pakistan's economy stress during the Soviet-Afghan conflict?
Large-scale migration of Afghan refugees
Study Notes
Afghan Jihad
- Islamic programs were banned on radio and television, replaced by Arabic and Holy Quran classes.
- Radio and television increased religious programs, broadcasting the annual Hajj proceedings and Islamic events.
- Russian troops entered Afghanistan in December 1979, taking control of the country.
- The Afghan people started an armed struggle against the Russian invasion.
Consequences of the Afghan Jihad
- Millions of Afghan citizens fled their homes, with over 3 million migrating to Pakistan.
- America and other world powers supported Pakistan's efforts to aid Afghan people against Russian occupation.
- The combined efforts of Pakistan, Afghan Mujahideen, and Western powers led by America defeated the Russian army.
- The Soviet Union withdrew its forces from Afghanistan in 1989.
Impact on the Soviet Union
- The Soviet Union's military defeat weakened its communist regime.
- The Soviet Union disintegrated in 1991.
Impact on Pakistan
- Pakistan's image improved in the international community, earning dignity and honor.
- However, the victory also brought problems:
- A large-scale influx of illegal weapons.
- Widespread drug use.
- Economic stress due to the large-scale migration of Afghan refugees.
- Increased unemployment.
- Rising crime rates.
- Unstable western borders due to Afghan warlords fighting each other.
Muhammad Khan Junejo's Government (1985-1988)
- General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq took oath for five years on March 23, 1985, after a controversial referendum.
- Non-party basis elections were held.
This quiz covers the history of Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion and the subsequent Afghan Jihad, including the impact on the country and its people.
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