The Origins Of Arbitrary Authoritarianism In Pakistan | Ep. 3 | Ilhan Niaz

After the British left, Pakistan reverted to pre-colonial modes of governance, undermining democratic institutions. The 1949 Objective Resolution created confusion over state sovereignty.
Political leaders failed to establish a credible election machinery, resulting in rigged elections and delayed constitution formulation, allowing Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad to establish a hybrid regime in 1953. Ayub Khan's military dictatorship (1958-1969) saw economic progress but alienated East Pakistan and failed constitutionally. Yahya Khan's rule led to a civil war and East Pakistan's secession.
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto's government achieved the 1973 Constitution and federal parliamentary democracy, but was tyrannical and repressive, leading to further instability. General Zia-ul-Haq's 1977 dictatorship used Islam to consolidate power, entrenched religious actors in politics, and survived for as long as it did due to the US support it received during the Soviet-Afghan War. The legacy of Zia's policies continue to influence Pakistani politics today.
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[@adilzareef3823]

From day one, Pakistan embarked upon an authoritarian government. Jinnah used his powers as Governor General dismissed the elected Congress government in KP & installed a tyrannical Muslim league government led by a sinister CM Qayyum Khan a Congress turn coat who carried a witch hunt against a non violent khudai Khidmatgar workers killing & torturing them to join Muslim league under orders of George Cunningham the British governor So much for independence! From one disaster to another it has been lurching with the cruthes of USA that has used its establishment to further its strategic interests in this region...its hardly surprising that an imperial project of partition went wrong..

[@syedaamirhussain6111]

Though I don't agree, unfortunately our society is full of nepotism and fraudulent people at all levels. I am of the view that the feudal system becomes intolerant. Jinnah Sb was not accepted by top positions who wanted to get power gradually Ayub Khan took benefits and then Zia uplifted even retired people and Musharraf Sb respectfully removed political scenarios. All political leaders were punished unfortunately we all forgot that we will die. May Almighty Allah help Pakistan 😢😢😢😢