Military and Politics

 

Civil military relationship in Pakistan

In Pakistan, the military is a powerful political force that has the ability to shape the character and pace of political change. Since the first martial law in 1958, the military has played a significant role in Pakistan's political affairs. Over time, it has expanded that position and consolidated its dominance over the political system in a variety of capacities, including policymaking. The 1958 coup attempt served as an illustration of how, theoretically, the military could be gradually dragged into politics as a result of political leaders' failures.
Every democratic nation has an elected civilian government that has complete authority over the armed forces. But in Pakistan, the military and the civilians have agreed to share authority and control.


History of martial law in Pakistan 

The first martial law in Pakistani history was enacted by army chief general Ayub Khan in October 1958, ushering in his ascent to the presidency. Yaya Khan attempted a second coup in 1969, after which he ceded control to civilian leader Zulfiquar Ali Bhutto.
Yaya Khan attempted a second coup in 1969, after which he ceded control to civilian leader Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.
General Musharraf once more overthrew the civilian government in October 1999, took over as the principal martial law enforcer, and ruled the nation until 2007.


Due to the loss of Dhaka, the army under Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was initially weak. As a result, he initially had control over the military and kept them out of politics. However, because of moves made by politicians, such as the PPP and PNA, the military was in a position to retake control. As a result, Journal Zia ul Haq imposed martial law and destroyed all political institutions. Benazir Bhutto took office as Pakistan's Prime Minister following the 1988 elections, overcoming all military opposition. SPP won the most votes in the 1988 elections and was shown with President Ghulam Khan, who was Zia's ally because of his political concerns. Ghulam ishaq khan after in-depth deliberation regarding the dispute with the chief of the army staff, the baby's first civilian administration was established, and assemblies were disbanded using article 58 2B.

Nawaz Sharif and the military 
Regarding all significant topics, including the 1991 Gulf War when Iran captured Kuwait, he maintained solid relations with the military.

Asif Zardari and the military
 For the first time in Pakistan's history, Asif Ali Zardari's administration was able to complete its five-year tenure.
 • PPP'S, Government of 2008 gave control of ISI to interior ministries.
• In 2009, Zardari and India reached an agreement prohibiting the first use of nuclear weapons. 
• The memo gets scandal was another problem; as a result of the scandal, civil-military relations were tight. Despite all of these problems, no military adventure took place since both sides took positive traits from one another. Positive civil-military relations are an indication of Pakistan's development. To develop harmonious civil-military relations, all parties should maintain a progressive re-trust to honor civil and political circles, and media analysts should be taught to adopt a docile tone toward the military.

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