O-Level History and Culture of Pakistan Paper 1 Zia-ul-Haq

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Accountability:

Disbanded FSF (Federal Security Force)

Islamization:

His main policy. Shariat Court established. Fight against pagan communities during War against Russia. Hudood Ordinances. Zakat Ordinances. Zina Ordinance. Ushr Ordinance. Islamiyat studies made compulsory. Extra marks to candidates who were Hafiz in Civil Service Exams. Some part of Radio and news was to be in Arabic. Strict Punishments imposed under Islamic Laws.

Laws and government:

Passed Laws restricting power of courts. Civil Service was brought under military control. Military courts were established to try offenders according to martial law. Provincial Constitutional Order took away rights of court to challenge any political executive decision.

Industry:

Denationalization. Encouraged multinational countries to invest in Pakistan. Tried to improve quality of government based industries.

He started a strict policy of Islamization to show that that he was more Islamic and much better than Bhutto, who had a more liberal approach. Further more he wanted to give impression to the world that he had an Islamic government. He believed that a much strict and strong government can be set up on Islamic Principals.