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Pakistan Politics: Mohammed Khan Junejo's Government 1985-1988

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Pakistan Politics: Mohammed Khan Junejo's Government 1985-1988

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What was the outcome of the referendum held by General Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq in 1985?

It gave General Zia-Ul-Haq the office of the President for the next 5 years (correct)

It led to the implementation of Martial Law

It led to the appointment of Muhammad Khan Junejo as Prime Minister

It resulted in the dissolution of the Parliament

What was the main significance of the 8th Amendment Bill passed in December 1985?

It limited the powers of the President

It gave more autonomy to the provinces

It led to the appointment of a new Prime Minister

It legalized all changes made to the Constitution by General Zia-Ul-Haq (correct)

What was the main reason for the rift between President Zia-Ul-Haq and Prime Minister Muhammad Khan Junejo?

Junejo's efforts to strengthen the national economy

Junejo's intention to implement Martial Law

Junejo's decision to assert the authority of the Civil government (correct)

Junejo's differences with the President over the Geneva code

What was the ultimate cause for the removal of Muhammad Khan Junejo as Prime Minister?

The Geneva code Signup and view all the answers

What was the general perception about Muhammad Khan Junejo when he was appointed as Prime Minister?

He would always follow Zia-Ul-Haq's line and remain loyal to him Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Prime Minister Muhammad Khan Junejo's intention to curl defence?

To strengthen the national economy Signup and view all the answers

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General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq's Government (1985-1988)

General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq took oath as President for the next 5 years on March 23rd, 1985, under the restored constitution.
Elections were held on a non-party basis, and Muhammad Khan Junejo, a Sind-based politician, was appointed as Prime Minister.

8th Amendment Bill (December 1985)

The Parliament passed the 8th Amendment Bill, which legalized all steps taken by Zia-ul-Haq and changes made to the constitution.
The President was granted constitutional power to dissolve the Parliament.
All steps taken by General Zia-ul-Haq in pursuit of his Islam policy were given constitutional protection.

Rift between President and Prime Minister

Muhammad Khan Junejo, contrary to expectations, started to assert the authority of the Civil government.
This created a rift between the President and the Prime Minister, which further increased when the Prime Minister expressed his intention to curb defense spending to strengthen the national economy.
The Geneva Accord proved to be the ultimate cause for the removal of Muhammad Khan Junejo.

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Test your knowledge of Pakistan's political history during Mohammed Khan Junejo's term as Prime Minister from 1985 to 1988. Learn about the events that shaped the country during this period, including the referendum and the 8th Amendment Bill.