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Further problems → January 1993, mysterious death of the military chief, General
Aisf Nawaz Janju’a & rumors of Sharif’s involvement in the death as the armed forces
were quite powerful since the Afghan crisis (1979, Soviet attack on Afghanistan).
Sharif was pressured to set up an inquiry commission but took a hasty step by
suggesting that GIK was involved in the murder.
GIK, using his powers of the amended constitution (article or the 8th amendment,
dismissed the Sharif govt & dissolved the assemblies → caretaker govt & elections
scheduled in 90 days.
Sharif’s appeal in the Supreme Court against the action of GIK; Chief Justice
Naseem Hassan Shah’s verdict against GIK→ serious political crisis, resolved only
after military intervention → both Sharif and GIK had to resign.
NawazSharif’s Second Government (1997–1999)
Background
○ Won the 1997 general elections with a strong majority.
○ His party, Pakistan Muslim League (N), came to power after
Benazir’s dismissal.
Law and Order
○ Faced sectarian violence and tension in Sindh.
○ Attempted to introduce Sharia Bill (15th Amendment) to make
Islamic law supreme, which drew criticism.
Political and Constitutional Reforms
○ Passed the 13th Amendment, removing the President’s power to
dismiss the government.
○ Introduced the 14th Amendment, enforcing strict party
discipline in Parliament.
○ Clashes with the judiciary leading to the resignation of Chief
Justice Sajjad Ali Shah.
Economic Policies
○ Continued privatization and liberalization.
○ Introduced the “Yellow Cab Scheme” to reduce unemployment.
○ Faced heavy criticism for growing foreign debt and economic
mismanagement.
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