Pakistan Political History (1972-2003) | Pakistan Affairs Notes for CSS-PMS
1: Pakistan Political History 1972-1977:
Z. A. Bhutto assumed power on December 20, 1971. First he became President of Pakistan and also the first civilian Chief Marshal Law Administrator. Pakistan Political History
Major Policies
The first task was the Constitution making. In 1972 Interim Constitution was adopted and then the
Parliament of Pakistan unanimously adopted 1973 Constitution, Pakistan Political History.
The major policy of Mr. Bhutto was Nationalisation. His government nationalised:
- Emerald mines in Swat
- Key industries like Iron & Steel, Basic metals, heavy engineering, heavy electrical, Motor Vehicles & Tractors, Heavy & Basic Chemicals, Petro- Chemicals, Cement, Gas, Oil Refinery etc.
- Life Insurance in 1972
- Banks in 1974
- Schools and Colleges in 1972. New University Ordinance was issued in 1973.
- Managing and sub-agencies were abolished.