Facts of Pakistan by Syeda Taqdees Abbas

 Q. How successful were Pakistan and UK relations during 1947 to 1999? Ans. The relationship between Pakistan and the United Kingdom from 1947 to 1999 was a complex mix of close collaboration, based on a shared history, and periods of severe tension, often driven by Cold War geopolitics and regional disputes.  Key Successes in the Relationship (1947–1999) Establishment & Aid (1947-1950s): Immediately post-partition, the UK supported Pakistan with technical and financial assistance to help establish its bureaucracy. Military Cooperation (1950s-1960s): Both countries also partnered in anti-communist alliances like SEATO and CENTO. Investment & Infrastructure (1950s-1960s): Britain was instrumental in aiding Pakistan’s development, including financial support for infrastructure projects like the Sui gas project (one million pounds sterling) and Commonwealth aid via the Colombo Plan. The 1980s Partnership: During the Soviet-Afghan War, Britain heavily supported Pakistan as...

 End of Zia Rule The 11-year military rule of General Zia-ul-Haq (1977–1988) ended abruptly with his death in a plane crash on August 17, 1988. By the late 1980s, his regime had become unsustainable due to a combination of growing domestic opposition, political friction, ethnic violence, and shifting geopolitical priority by world powers, dismissing the democratic govt of PM Junejo end of need of Zia due to end Afghan Russia war.  After appointing Muhammad Khan Junejo as prime minister following the 1985 non-party elections, Zia expected a puppet government. However, Junejo began asserting authority, lifting martial law, and allowing political activities. The relationship fractured completely over Junejo's handling of the Geneva Accords on Afghanistan and his probe into the Ojhri Camp ammunition depot blast in April 1988, which implicated military officials. In May 1988, Zia dismissed the Junejo government and dissolved the assemblies, citing corruption and poor law and order....