The general elections for the National and Provincial assemblies following the death of Zia-ul-Haq were held in 1988 on:
Answer:
16th and 19th November
The 1988 general elections were held on November 16 for the National Assembly and November 19 for the Provincial Assemblies. These were the first party-based elections in Pakistan since 1977, marking the return to democratic rule.
2
In the 1988 elections, several prominent political veterans were defeated. These included:
Answer:
All of these
The 1988 elections saw the defeat of several heavyweights. General Tikka Khan of the PPP, Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi (leader of the NPP), and Pir Pagara all lost their seats, signaling a major shift in the political landscape of the country.
3
In the 1988 elections in Sindh, which party dominated the rural areas while MQM dominated the urban centers?
Answer:
PPP
The 1988 elections highlighted a sharp divide in Sindh's politics. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) swept the rural constituencies, while the newly formed Muhajir Qaumi Movement (MQM) secured a landslide victory in the urban areas of Karachi and Hyderabad.
4
The Islami Jamhoori Ittehad (IJI) secured an impressive victory in the 1988 elections in:
Answer:
Punjab
The IJI, a coalition formed to oppose the PPP, performed exceptionally well in Punjab under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif. This success allowed the IJI to form the provincial government in Punjab, leading to a period of political friction with the federal PPP government.
5
After the 1988 elections, Benazir Bhutto made history by taking the oath as the first female Prime Minister of a Muslim state on:
Answer:
2nd December 1988
Benazir Bhutto was sworn in as Prime Minister on December 2, 1988. At age 35, she became the youngest person and the first woman to lead a Muslim-majority country, ushering in a new era of democratic hopes.
6
The presidential election of 1988, which saw the formal election of the Acting President, was held on:
Answer:
12th December 1988
The presidential election was held on December 12, 1988. Ghulam Ishaq Khan, who had been acting president since Zia's death, was elected as the formal President of Pakistan for a five-year term.
7
Who were the primary contestants in the 1988 presidential election?
Answer:
Both of them
The main contest for the presidency was between Ghulam Ishaq Khan, supported by the PPP and IJI as part of a political compromise, and Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan, a veteran politician known as the 'father of democracy' in Pakistan.
8
In the 1988 presidential election, Ghulam Ishaq Khan defeated Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan by securing how many votes?
Answer:
348
Ghulam Ishaq Khan won a landslide victory in the electoral college, securing 348 votes against Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan's 91 votes. His election was a result of a consensus between the major political parties and the military establishment.
9
What was the first significant administrative crisis or event of Benazir Bhutto's first government?
Answer:
Dissolution of Balochistan's Assembly
Shortly after the government was formed, the Governor of Balochistan dissolved the Provincial Assembly. This move was widely criticized as undemocratic and created immediate tension between the federal government and provincial leadership.
10
Name the Governor of Balochistan who dissolved the Provincial Assembly within two weeks of the 1988 government's formation:
Answer:
Gen. Muhammad Musa
General (Retired) Muhammad Musa Khan, the Governor of Balochistan, dissolved the assembly in December 1988. This controversial act was later challenged in court and became a significant legal milestone.
11
The Balochistan High Court declared the dissolution of the assembly illegal and restored it in:
Answer:
January 1989
In January 1989, the Balochistan High Court ruled that the Governor's dissolution of the assembly was unconstitutional and ordered its immediate restoration. This was a victory for the provincial government and a check on executive power.
12
Which constitutional provision was primarily used as the instrument to sack Benazir Bhutto's first government?
Answer:
8th Constitutional Amendment
The 8th Constitutional Amendment, specifically Article 58(2)b, was the tool used to dismiss Benazir's government. This article allowed the President to dissolve the National Assembly if he felt the government could not be carried out in accordance with the constitution.
13
President Ghulam Ishaq Khan dismissed Benazir Bhutto's first government on various charges on:
Answer:
6 August 1990
On August 6, 1990, President Ghulam Ishaq Khan exercised his powers under Article 58(2)b to dismiss Benazir Bhutto's government. The charges included corruption, nepotism, and a failure to maintain law and order.
14
Who was appointed as the caretaker Prime Minister after the first dismissal of Benazir Bhutto?
Answer:
Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi
Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi, the leader of the opposition in the National Assembly, was appointed as the caretaker Prime Minister. His primary task was to oversee the general elections scheduled for October 1990.
15
The general elections following the dismissal of Benazir's first government were held on:
Answer:
24 October, 1990
General elections were held on October 24, 1990. The IJI coalition won a significant majority, leading to the first term of Mian Nawaz Sharif as Prime Minister.
16
The party that emerged as the majority and came into power following the general elections of 1993 was:
Answer:
PPP
The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won the most seats in the 1993 elections. Benazir Bhutto returned to power for a second term, forming a coalition government in the center.
17
The general election for the National Assembly was held on 6 October 1993. On which date were the provincial elections held?
Answer:
9th October
The provincial assembly elections were held on October 9, 1993, just three days after the national polls. This staggered schedule was a common practice in Pakistan to ensure security and manage resources.
18
In the 1993 elections, the number of National Assembly seats won by the PML(N) was:
Answer:
83
The PML(N) secured 83 seats in the National Assembly. Although they were the single largest party in terms of total votes cast, the PPP won more seats due to the distribution of its vote bank.
19
Benazir Bhutto took the oath of office for her second term as Prime Minister on:
Answer:
18th October
Benazir Bhutto was sworn in for her second term on October 18, 1993. Her second administration focused on women's rights, energy projects (IPPs), and improving social sectors.
20
In the 1993 presidential election, who was the PPP's winning candidate for the office of the President?
Answer:
Farooq Ahmad Khan Leghari
Farooq Leghari, a senior leader of the PPP and a close associate of the Bhutto family, was elected as the President in 1993. He defeated the PML(N) candidate, Wasim Sajjad.
