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Reason of end of Ayub Khans era

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Q. Explain the reasons of end of Ayub Khan 's era in 1969. Ans. The end of Field Marshal Ayub Khan’s era in March 1969 resulted from intense popular, political, and economic pressure, driven by the 1965 war, severe income inequality, and widespread protests against his authoritarian "Basic Democracies" system. A mass movement, led by student, laborer, and political opposition, forced his resignation.   Pakistan Review  +5 Key reasons for the downfall of Ayub Khan's regime (1958–1969) included: Political Discontent and Authoritarianism:  The 1965 presidential election, which Ayub won against Fatima Jinnah, was widely believed to be rigged, fueling massive public distrust. His "Basic Democracy" system, a, restrictive, indirect voting system, concentrated power in the hands of a few and excluded the general public, leading to widespread dissatisfaction. The 1965 Indo-Pak War:  The inability to achieve military victory in the 1965 war and the subsequent  Tashken...

Nationalization policy of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

 Q. Explain about the nationalization policy of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. (7) Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s nationalization policy (1972–1976) aimed to reduce economic inequality and curb the power of elite families by bringing major industries, banks, insurance companies, and educational institutions under government control. Under the "Nationalization and Economic Reforms Order" (NERO), key sectors like iron, steel, heavy engineering, petrochemicals, and cement were nationalized in stages, promoting a model of "Islamic Socialism" or   Mussawat-e Muhammadi . While aiming for equitable wealth distribution, this policy led to decreased private sector investment, increased industrial inefficiency, and ultimately contributed to economic stagnation .   Key aspects of Bhutto's nationalization policy included: Industrial Takeover (1972):  On January 1, 1972, the government seized control of 31 major industrial units across 10 categories, including steel, heavy engineering, chemica...

Arrival of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

 Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (Arrival) Q. Explain about the reasons why Z. A. Bhutto could become the prime Minister of Pakistan in 1971?  Ans.              Bhutto became in power in Dec. 1971. He had got overwhelming majority in the West Pakistan under the flag of Pakistan Peoples Party. This was the time when East Pakistan was separated, Yahya Khan had resigned and Bhutto was the prime Minister of the state of Pakistan with full authority. He decided to bring radical changes in the country and to fulfill the dream of Roti, Kapra & Makkan for every Pakistani. These promises made him enough popular in Pakistan to get a chance to become the prime minister.         To bring social and economic changes and provided human rights for middle and lower class, Bhutto introduced some reforms like Industrial reforms, agricultural reforms, educational reforms, health and social reforms as well as administrative reforms. He adopted t...

Muslim League 1930 to 1947 Quick Notes

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 Muslim league 1930 to 1947  Quick Notes ( Thanks to Rabia Javed )     

East India Company Timeline

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  Timeline East India Company 

East India Company bullet points

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Attempting A grade answers (Ayub Khan)

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 Q. Explain about the importance of the domestic polices of Ayub Khan during 1958 to 1969. Answer script: Its a pattern answer you can try writing in your own expression using details of Level 2 and Level 3 information. Good luck 

IGCSE /GCSE Pakistan Studies Paper Attempting Sample for A*

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 Following is a question paper of History IGCSE /GCSE Pakistan Studies 1 with its A* attempt.   Suggested Answer script for the above question paper  Q. Explain the reasons of failure of Khilafat Movement. 14 Q. Explain the reasons of failure of Gandhi Jinnah Talks in 1944. [7]

Revision Tests Plan

 Revision Test plan T1 section 1....learning of syllabus and  L 3 setting T2 section 2....1....learning of syllabus and  L 3 setting T 3 section 3.........learning of syllabus and  L 3 setting T1 & T 2.. Establishing more mature approach to write L3 and personal point of views with comparison, Time reference and public scale reference T 1 & T3..... Establishing more mature approach to write L3 and personal point of views with comparison, Time reference and public scale reference T 1,2,3......Comparing the student's work, showing and discussing best attempted papers, giving photocopies of sample best answers Full syllabus Mock.... Result grade finalizing Tips showing general reports of examiners, evaluating personal grade in the light of grid

Causes of decline of Mughal empire

 Q. Explain the reasons of decline of Mughal empire. Which one was the most important reason? A. There are multiple reasons of decline of Mughal empire like greed of money and power administrative weeknesses, military untrained, old weapons and fighting techniques, succession disputes, pleasure seeking, unchecked activities of foreign trading companies etc.  Administrative weeknesses caused the whole large empire to become the pray of rebellions, corruption and foreign attacks. Whenever there were any rebalious groups govt didn't handle and crush them immediately but sent it's forces so late that the damage was done up to that time and public started thinking that their rulers could not protect them. It created the lack of confidence and trust in public for theirs leaders. In such a mess public disliked to pay taxes and give moral and physical support to their Govts.