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When was General Muhammad elected for the office of the president?
When was General Muhammad elected for the office of the president?
- 25 March 1987
- 22 March 1986
- 23 March 1985 (correct)
- 24 March 1984
On what basis were the elections held after General Muhammad's election as president?
On what basis were the elections held after General Muhammad's election as president?
- Non-party basis (correct)
- Party basis
- Mixed-member proportional
- Proportional representation
Who was appointed as prime minister after the elections?
Who was appointed as prime minister after the elections?
- Benazir Bhutto
- Liaquat Ali Khan
- Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
- Muhammad Khan Junejo (correct)
What was passed by the Parliament in December 1985?
What was passed by the Parliament in December 1985?
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Which power was given to the president as per the constitutional amendment?
Which power was given to the president as per the constitutional amendment?
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Study Notes
Muhammad Khan Junejo's Government
- General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq was elected as President for 5 years on 23 March 1985 after a controversial referendum.
- Elections were held on a non-party basis under a restored constitution.
- Muhammad Khan Junejo, a respected Sindh-based politician, was appointed as Prime Minister.
- The Parliament passed the constitutional amendment bill in December 1985, lifting martial law.
Key Features of the Amendment
- General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq's actions were legalized.
- Changes made to the constitution by him were also legalized.
- The President was granted the power to dissolve the parliament.
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