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What was the minimum majority required in the National Assembly to change the political leadership in the provinces, according to the discussed constitutional framework?
What was the minimum majority required in the National Assembly to change the political leadership in the provinces, according to the discussed constitutional framework?
- 51%
- 75% (correct)
- 66%
- 80%
Under the described constitutional structure, which of the following is an accurate depiction of the Prime Minister's role?
Under the described constitutional structure, which of the following is an accurate depiction of the Prime Minister's role?
- Elected directly by the people and serves as the head of state.
- Nominated by the Senate and oversees the judicial system.
- The leader of the majority winning party in the Assembly who selects a cabinet. (correct)
- Appointed by the President and responsible for foreign policy.
Which event directly preceded Ayub Khan becoming President of Pakistan?
Which event directly preceded Ayub Khan becoming President of Pakistan?
- Iskandar Mirza being exiled to London. (correct)
- Feroz Khan becoming Prime Minister.
- Iskandar Mirza declaring Martial Law.
- The approval of the 1956 Constitution.
What justification did Iskandar Mirza provide for dismissing the 1956 Constitution?
What justification did Iskandar Mirza provide for dismissing the 1956 Constitution?
In the 1962 Constitution, what condition was set for the National Legislature to pass a law?
In the 1962 Constitution, what condition was set for the National Legislature to pass a law?
What was a recognized feature of the 1962 Constitution regarding languages?
What was a recognized feature of the 1962 Constitution regarding languages?
What broader conclusion can be drawn from the overview of Pakistan's constitutional journey between 1947 and 1973?
What broader conclusion can be drawn from the overview of Pakistan's constitutional journey between 1947 and 1973?
Suppose a law is proposed in the National Assembly that significantly curtails provincial autonomy. According to the described constitutional framework, what is the MOST likely course of action required for this law to be enacted?
Suppose a law is proposed in the National Assembly that significantly curtails provincial autonomy. According to the described constitutional framework, what is the MOST likely course of action required for this law to be enacted?
What was a key demand made regarding taxation in the context of the content?
What was a key demand made regarding taxation in the context of the content?
Which of the following best describes the economic disparity between East and West Pakistan, as outlined in the content?
Which of the following best describes the economic disparity between East and West Pakistan, as outlined in the content?
What was the main geographical challenge that hindered the administration of East Pakistan?
What was the main geographical challenge that hindered the administration of East Pakistan?
According to the content, what event triggered India's direct involvement leading to the independence of Bangladesh?
According to the content, what event triggered India's direct involvement leading to the independence of Bangladesh?
What was the primary reason for political deprivation in East Pakistan?
What was the primary reason for political deprivation in East Pakistan?
Besides geographical separation, which factor significantly contributed to the sense of alienation in East Pakistan?
Besides geographical separation, which factor significantly contributed to the sense of alienation in East Pakistan?
Why were the 'six demands' rejected?
Why were the 'six demands' rejected?
What position did Zulfikar Ali Bhutto hold in Pakistan during the period mentioned?
What position did Zulfikar Ali Bhutto hold in Pakistan during the period mentioned?
What was the primary reason for Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's departure from Ayub Khan's Cabinet in 1966?
What was the primary reason for Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's departure from Ayub Khan's Cabinet in 1966?
What was a key objective behind Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's nationalization policies in Pakistan?
What was a key objective behind Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's nationalization policies in Pakistan?
Which event immediately preceded Zulfikar Ali Bhutto assuming the roles of President and Chief Martial Law Administrator?
Which event immediately preceded Zulfikar Ali Bhutto assuming the roles of President and Chief Martial Law Administrator?
How did Zulfikar Ali Bhutto attempt to appease religious groups amidst protests against his government?
How did Zulfikar Ali Bhutto attempt to appease religious groups amidst protests against his government?
In response to growing opposition from the Pakistan National Alliance(PNA), what measure did Bhutto's government take to restrict public gatherings?
In response to growing opposition from the Pakistan National Alliance(PNA), what measure did Bhutto's government take to restrict public gatherings?
What accusation did the Pakistan National Alliance (PNA) make against the PPP following the 1977 election results?
What accusation did the Pakistan National Alliance (PNA) make against the PPP following the 1977 election results?
What significant action did the united opposition parties, under the banner of the PNA, aim to achieve against the PPP's rule?
What significant action did the united opposition parties, under the banner of the PNA, aim to achieve against the PPP's rule?
What was a key provision regarding the National Assembly sessions according to the content?
What was a key provision regarding the National Assembly sessions according to the content?
What factor contributed to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto calling for a General Election in 1977, which ultimately led to his downfall?
What factor contributed to Zulfikar Ali Bhutto calling for a General Election in 1977, which ultimately led to his downfall?
Which of the statements describes the structure of Ayub Khan's Basic Democratic System?
Which of the statements describes the structure of Ayub Khan's Basic Democratic System?
What was the primary goal of the agricultural reforms introduced during Ayub Khan's era, which he termed the 'Green Revolution'?
What was the primary goal of the agricultural reforms introduced during Ayub Khan's era, which he termed the 'Green Revolution'?
What was the main purpose of establishing the Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD) in 1964?
What was the main purpose of establishing the Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD) in 1964?
What was the main demand of the Democratic Action Committee (DAC) that led to Ayub Khan’s resignation?
What was the main demand of the Democratic Action Committee (DAC) that led to Ayub Khan’s resignation?
Which of the following factor was the LEAST significant in the decision to move Pakistan's capital from Karachi to Islamabad?
Which of the following factor was the LEAST significant in the decision to move Pakistan's capital from Karachi to Islamabad?
If the President during the National Assembly was from West Pakistan, what position was stipulated to be held by a representative from East Pakistan?
If the President during the National Assembly was from West Pakistan, what position was stipulated to be held by a representative from East Pakistan?
What outcome did Ayub Khan achieve by asking the 80,000 elected democrats for votes under the Basic Democratic System?
What outcome did Ayub Khan achieve by asking the 80,000 elected democrats for votes under the Basic Democratic System?
What action by Nawaz Sharif directly triggered Pervez Musharraf's coup?
What action by Nawaz Sharif directly triggered Pervez Musharraf's coup?
Which of the following factors contributed to Nawaz Sharif's difficulties as Prime Minister in the 1990s?
Which of the following factors contributed to Nawaz Sharif's difficulties as Prime Minister in the 1990s?
What was the primary cause of the Cooperative Societies Scandal?
What was the primary cause of the Cooperative Societies Scandal?
What international pressure led to the end of the Kargil conflict?
What international pressure led to the end of the Kargil conflict?
What action by the Indian forces exacerbated the casualties during the Kargil conflict?
What action by the Indian forces exacerbated the casualties during the Kargil conflict?
How did Nawaz Sharif attempt to deflect blame for the outcome of the Kargil conflict?
How did Nawaz Sharif attempt to deflect blame for the outcome of the Kargil conflict?
What event marked the beginning of the Kargil conflict in 1999?
What event marked the beginning of the Kargil conflict in 1999?
What was a consequence of Pakistan conducting nuclear tests during Nawaz Sharif's tenure?
What was a consequence of Pakistan conducting nuclear tests during Nawaz Sharif's tenure?
What was the primary focus of the 'Minorities Agreement' signed between Liaquat Ali Khan and Nehru in April 1950?
What was the primary focus of the 'Minorities Agreement' signed between Liaquat Ali Khan and Nehru in April 1950?
What key outcome resulted from the Tashkent Agreement of 1966 between India and Pakistan?
What key outcome resulted from the Tashkent Agreement of 1966 between India and Pakistan?
What was a significant outcome of the Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan?
What was a significant outcome of the Simla Agreement between India and Pakistan?
What factor is identified as a primary cause for the unsuccessful Pakistan-India relations?
What factor is identified as a primary cause for the unsuccessful Pakistan-India relations?
Why was Liaquat Ali Khan initially frustrated with the United States after the partition of 1947?
Why was Liaquat Ali Khan initially frustrated with the United States after the partition of 1947?
What action did Liaquat Ali Khan take to prompt the United States into a closer alliance with Pakistan?
What action did Liaquat Ali Khan take to prompt the United States into a closer alliance with Pakistan?
What agreement, signed in 1954, marked a significant step in strengthening defense cooperation between Pakistan and the USA?
What agreement, signed in 1954, marked a significant step in strengthening defense cooperation between Pakistan and the USA?
Besides the Mutual Defence Assistance Agreement, what other organization was established in 1954 that Pakistan and the USA were both a part of?
Besides the Mutual Defence Assistance Agreement, what other organization was established in 1954 that Pakistan and the USA were both a part of?
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Provincial Assembly
Provincial Assembly
An assembly elected for 5 years, forming provincial governments.
1973 Constitution
1973 Constitution
A 1973 document accepted and is still the current constitution.
East Pakistan Dissatisfaction
East Pakistan Dissatisfaction
Unfairness against this group made the 1973 constitution difficult.
Martial Law
Martial Law
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Ayub Khan
Ayub Khan
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Iskandar Mirza
Iskandar Mirza
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1956 Constitution
1956 Constitution
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1962 Constitution Features
1962 Constitution Features
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National Assembly Session Locations
National Assembly Session Locations
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Ayub Khan's Basic Democratic System
Ayub Khan's Basic Democratic System
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The Green Revolution (Ayub Era)
The Green Revolution (Ayub Era)
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Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD)
Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD)
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Democratic Action Committee (DAC)
Democratic Action Committee (DAC)
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Reasons for Moving Capital to Islamabad
Reasons for Moving Capital to Islamabad
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Six Demands
Six Demands
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Geographical Distance
Geographical Distance
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Natural Disasters in East Pakistan
Natural Disasters in East Pakistan
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Political Deprivation
Political Deprivation
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Army Representation
Army Representation
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Economic Deprivation
Economic Deprivation
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1971 War
1971 War
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Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
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Tashkent Agreement
Tashkent Agreement
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Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)
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Bhutto's Nationalization Policies
Bhutto's Nationalization Policies
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Pakistan National Alliance (PNA)
Pakistan National Alliance (PNA)
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PNA Protests (1977)
PNA Protests (1977)
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Bhutto's Concessions (1977)
Bhutto's Concessions (1977)
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Bhutto's Fall From Power (1979)
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Kargil Conflict
Kargil Conflict
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Minorities Agreement (1950)
Minorities Agreement (1950)
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Tashkent Agreement (1966)
Tashkent Agreement (1966)
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Simla Agreement
Simla Agreement
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Indus Water Treaty (1960)
Indus Water Treaty (1960)
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Pakistan's USA alliance post-1947
Pakistan's USA alliance post-1947
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Mutual Defence Assistance Agreement (1954)
Mutual Defence Assistance Agreement (1954)
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SEATO (1954)
SEATO (1954)
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Kargil War
Kargil War
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1999 Coup in Pakistan
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Bill Clinton's Role in Kargil
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Sharif blames Musharraf
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Sacking of Musharraf
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Cooperative Societies Scandal
Cooperative Societies Scandal
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Problems of Benazir's Rule
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Nawaz Sharif's Challenges
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Study Notes
The Refugee Problem
- The Radcliffe Boundary Award, announced on August 16, 1947, two days after partition, caused problems with refugees and killings due to people finding themselves in the "wrong country".
- Over 20 million people migrated from India to Pakistan in the worst of medical conditions, resulting in a serious issue of homelessness.
Canal Water Dispute Origin
- It arose during the partition of Punjab
- The Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers in Pakistan were controlled by Indian Punjab, causing issues over the Bari Doab Canal.
- India initially committed to not interfering, but it did on April 1, 1948.
- The Indus Water Treaty was signed in 1948, but it was not officially settled until 1960.
Reasons for the Canal Water Dispute
- The Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers' headworks were in Indian Punjab, causing issues for Pakistan.
- India’s interference on April 1, 1948, threatened the Indus Plain and Pakistan's economy.
- Pakistan was heavily dependent on agriculture, and water was essential for economic growth
- The water supply disruptions would damage economic growth, potentially leading to famine due to agricultural issues and food import costs.
- Partition caused a huge wave of refugees that needed food and agricultural infrastructure
Refugee Crisis Of 1947
- Pre-partition, many parts of India witnessed Hindu-Muslim riots, with anti-muslims sentiments throughout the east Punjab regions.
- Hindus and Sikhs killed many Muslims, destroying villages, and disrespecting women.
- Local Indian authorities allegedly supported violent mobs.
- Muslims migrated to Pakistan due to brutality escaping the area.
- The boundary division was unjust, with Muslim-majority areas given to India, such as Gurdaspur and Ferozpur.
- India forcibly took over Junagarh due to the Hindu-majority area to join Pakistan, causing communal violence for the Muslims.
- Kashmir had a majority Muslim population but its hindu Ruler joined India, ensuing a fight with the people and India.
- Pakistan could not help the Kashmir Muslims, so they fled joining the the other refuges.
- Religious divisions caused migrations to Pakistan as Muslims sought to live in a Muslim country, managing to take some belongings.
Education Problems (1947-1988)
- Independent estimates in 1998 showed less than 30% of Pakistan's population is literate, with female literacy estimated at 14% nationally.
- Successive governments failed to make education the priority, because defense was more important.
- In 1960, Pakistan spent only 2% of its budget on education, increasing to 2.9% by 1990.
- State expenditure on education never rose above 3% of the budget, even after nationalization in the 1970s.
- Primary education was underfunded compared to secondary and higher education.
- In the 5-Year-Plan 1956, 56% of the budget was allocated to secondary education versus 18% for primary education.
- Improving the literacy rate was difficult: high rates of absenteeism and drop-outs.
- Over half of the students drop out of primary school within 5 years, with one-third of girls dropping out within a year.
- Education was expensive because children had to buy their own books and uniforms causing many top drop out at early age.
- Many private high schools which formed, emphasized the difference between the rich and the poor.
- Educational reforms were enforced over time; private schools and colleges were nationalized (1972), which had devastating effects
Division of Armed Forces Issue (1947)
- Pakistan had to establish a military force but did not, but lacked resources.
- Military asset division was ratio of 34:66.
- Pakistan had to start from scratch because India ended up with weapon factories.
- 16 weapon factories India had already obsoleted the equipment.
- The military equipment sent to put Pakistan in a disadvantage and the equipment that the Pakistan received was cheap, damaged and unusable.
Solving Partition Problems (1947-1948)
- The government of Pakistan was mostly successful to come being in August 1947.
- The establishment of the administration and Central Government was the difficulty the government had.
- Offices, equipment, and workers were unavailable initially, but the offices were set up in army barracks and residential buildings.
- Jinnah had to influence so this issues was resolved
The Refugee Problem (1947)
- The Radcliffe Boundary Award, announced on August 16, 1947, caused issues such as refuges and killings.
- Over 20 million people migrated from India to Pakistan because of the award.
- Jinnah and the government made a department for rehabilitation of the refuges.
Armed Forces Problem (1947)
- Creating a military force was impossible at the time, but Pakistan could not go to war with India.
- Military assets were split 34:66
- The military equipment Pakistani had was not suitable
The Canal Water Dispute (1948)
- The canal water dispute started due to the Beas, Ravi and Sutlej water supplies stopping on April.
- Agricultural parts of Lahore and Sindh were impacted greatly.
- Under help of 1960 Indus water treaty, the World Bank sorted some of thee issues.
Annexation of 3 princely states issues
- Junagarh was majority non-Muslim
- Hydrabad had problems accessing Pakistan
- Kashmir had problems joining with the India regime
Liaquat Ali Khan
- Liaqut Ali Khan was an important figure in the Pakistan Movement and was also an important political figure
- Pakistan's was the first Prime Minister in 1951.
- He studied at Aligarh and Oxford Universities.
- Sided Pakistan with capitalism and supported the USA throughout his ruling.
- He was against unrest and his life was disputed with a debated argument of the time but was followed off by khawaja Nazimuddin.
Khawaja Nazimuddin
- Pakistan known political and president figure of the east side.
- Was the second Prime Minister of Pakistan and was appointed in 1954.
- Malik Ghulam Muhammad was appointed to become Governor General.
- Stability was difficult for for his government and caused the Malik Ghulam Muhammad to declare emergency after he got ill.
Muhammad Ali Bogra
- Was a Bengali Politcian.
- The third Prime Minister of Pakistan.
- His economic status improved his relations with USA but did impact USSR.
- He made relations and was on good terms with India
Malik Ghulam
- Was a economic minister and served as the president role throughout his presidential rein.
- Over 5 year he created all the economic essentials throughout Pakistan and increased in economic support
Iskandar Ali Mirza
- President of Pakistan with his relative being Siraj Ud Duala.
- He introduced to 1956 constitution along with the on president with his relative being unit policy and ayub khan forced martial law on 1958.
- Ended up dying in Iran in 1969,
About PRODA
- Was like an act of like government official to get someone out from misconduct or in any matter,
- Complains were made to the Governor General and could get judge as a third part
- If anyone was proven false, the would get debared from the place they came from.
- this law was to removed corruption and was removed in 1956.
Objection Resolution 1949
- This helped make the new constitution come together.
- This made the standards for justice and democracy to to be in order which helps
- Everyones religions to to be equal.
- Humans right are all guaranteed This helped everyone in pakistan and east Pakistan didn't like it so it was voted to be urdu for the new language
New Consitution 1950
- East pakistan didn't agree because east Pakistan felt under representative
- Bengali wasn't allowed. Urdu, Bengali
Constitutional Crisis of 1954-55
- Malick persuades Bogra to limit the powers of Governor Generals. He was gone out the country at a. Time.
- Bogra went over but was under less impact.
One Unit Policy
- Muhammmd Ali Bogra proposed 4 providences and 10 prince groups for the west.
- On October5, 1955
1956 Constitution
- Approved by the 2 consitution assemly
- Isakander got rule
- Muslims and other got like unity and good to get together
- East and west has equal seats
- 1958 got taken down
How was Pakistan successful in establishing a constitution from 1947-1973
Objectives Resolution of 1949
- Paved the way towards a new constitution.
- Ensured Islamic principles such as justice and equality.
- Protected non-Muslims’ freedom of religion.
- Guaranteed all human rights and an independent judiciary.
- Blended modernism and Islam, but opposed by Ulemas for not being Islamic enough.
Basic Principles Committee Report of 1952
- Stated the Head of State should be Muslim.
- Appointed a committee of Islamic specialists to align legislation with Islamic Laws.
- Criticized for not settling the official language issue.
- Led to opposition from East Pakistan due to Urdu and unfair seat distribution.
- Political uncertainties delayed the new constitution until 1956.
Constitution of 1956
- Declared both Urdu and Bengali as National Languages.
- Included the Objectives Resolution, renamed Pakistan as Islamic Republic, and established a Federal Government.
- Set requirements for the President (Muslim, over 40, 5-year tenure).
- Prohibited laws contradicting the Quran and Ahadis.
- Established a Unicameral Legislature and a free Judicial System.
- Guaranteed full autonomy and human rights.
- Promised a parliamentary government but was criticized for not solving Pakistan’s political problems.
Constitution of 1962
- Increased the power of the ruling elite due to dominant landlords in the Basic Democracies elections.
- Required the President's approval for any law passed by the National Legislature.
- Recognized Bengali and Urdu as the 2 national languages.
- National Assembly sessions were to be held in both Dhaka and Islamabad.
Constitution of 1973
- Stated Pakistan was a Federal State
- Established two houses: the Senate and the Assembly.
- Stated the universal vote and no unfair vote and leader can be any religion.
Martial Law in 1958
- 1956 had approved the independent status in Pakistan
- With the islamic of Pakistan
- Due to changes like president changes the economy in Pakistan was all down hill.
1962 CONSITTUITON
- President all type of government with combining all aspects of government and people could impeach them.
- Could pass the new approval and have 2 more languages if they wanted
Basic Democratic System of Ayub Khan
- stated that the 4 tire systems in which elected would make a union
Green Revoltuion
- In the area of Ayub had agricultural issues
- Stating small form is useless and larger then 1000 is bad to harvest all farms
Regional cooperation
- Develop and make trade and industry good to go 7%
Democratic Act
- After the war ayub blamed bhutto.
- Policies had to improve and let all the places be free
Islamabad
- Karachi looked bad
- Moved to north beacuse in case of a time where marshall was needed to be deployed
Ayub resigned
- pakistan was in a loss
- The tashkent treaty did not really have anything
Ayub
- Many pressive acts. This united the 8 members of the committee who demanded election and lifting of Emergency powers.
Ayub Tenune
- Many reforms where introduced. This helped to break and show that no one is greater then another with big sizes in farms and no little.
Economic State
- foreign aid. As aresult pakistan economygrew 7% andproduction
Education
- Many refugee moved in and all got new placed into nice building.
Operation Search light
- to destroy west Pakistan in 1 months
- Led bengali
- Angered all bengaisl
Demand of 6 demands
- That all the troops are equal
- Easy adminstrate of government east has alrger population
creation of bangldesh in 1971
- east bad geoprphical.
- west has the same number of rep and under mind set
ali bhutto
- Iskander Mirza's Cabinet as Commerce Minister in 1958.
- left Ayub Khan's Cabinet over differences concerning the Tashkent Agreement.
- Launched the Pakistan People's Party
1993consitution
- Both president and pm
Security
- Assist as they said they were their private assasin
simla Agreement
- Bhutto sign act that his people ar free and no more India
Minorites Agreemnet
- Liaqut Ali Khan and Nehru did what they could but were still not doing nothing
Nationalization Policies
- Bhutto wanted to control Industrial output and raise the living standards of workers.
- Workers were allowed to form unions.
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
- Bhutto called a General Election in 1977 and was confident of victory.
###Operation Fair
- 5 July, the army staged a coup, called Operation Fairplay, led by General Zia ul Haq and arrested all Political Leaders
1979 Reforms
- had the highest infant mortality rate and a very low life expectancy.
- health scheme in which sale of medicines
Zia ul Haq
- the army staged a coup, called Operation Fairplay, led by General Zia Ul Haq and arrested all Political Leaders
ohjri camp
- An army weapons dump exploded at the Ojhri Camp
- The spot was in between Rawalpindi and killed every one between
Afghan Miracle
- general zia support afgans and help them stay in their country
Movemnet restoration of democracy
- general did not want the act so every one went against his way
Sharia law
- Was introduced to consider the old laws with the bad ones
pakistan and usa in 1949
- us started this all after partition happened in 1947
PAKISTAN LEAVE IN 1974
- signed agreement against them
- they were not doing good them
pakistan is and was independent
- to be noticed in pakistan they wanted membership
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