"Military rule and democracy are the two sides of a coin in Pakistan". Examine the statement.
Military rule and democracy co-exist or are the two sides of a coin can be examined with the following facts:
1. After the implementation of first constitution in Pakistan, General Ayub Khan took the command, but was overthrown by military general Yahya Khan due to dissatisfaction of rule.
2. Again in 1971, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto formed an elected government which was later removed by General Zia-ul- Haq in 1977.
3. 1982 onwards, pro-democracy movements took place resulting an elected democratic government in 1988 under leadership of Benazir Bhutto, replaced by Nawaz Sharif.
4. Nawaz Sharif was again removed by General Pervez Musharraf in 1999 and in 2005, he got himself elected as president but was later dethroned by the court.
Describe any two major issues of conflicts between India and Pakistan leading to the war of 1971.
Highlight any two issues of cooperation as well as confrontation each between India and Bangladesh.
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Explain any two points of conflict between India and Bangladesh.
What are the major differences between SAARC and European Union as an alternative centres of poor?
Name the countries included in South Asia. How can peace and cooperation be enhanced in this region?
Identify the country:
(a) The struggle among pro-monarchy, pro-democracy groups and extremists created an atmosphere of political instability.
(b) A landlocked country with multi ¬party competition.
(c) The first country to liberalise the economy in the South Asian region.
(d) In the conflict between the military and pro-democracy groups, the military has prevailed over democracy.
(e) Centrally located and shares borders with most of the South Asian Countries.
(f) Earlier the island had the Sultans as the head of state. Now, it is a republic.
(g) Small savings and credit cooperatives in the rural areas have helped in reducing poverty.
( h ) A landlocked country with a monarchy.
Mention some of the recent agreements between India and Pakistan. Can we be sure that the two countries are well in their way to a friendly relationship?
How are the external powers influencing bilateral relations in South Asia? Take any one example to illustrate your point.
India's neighbours often think that the Indian government tries to dominate and interfere in the domestic affairs of the smaller countries of the region. Is this a correct impression?
Name the principal players in the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka. How do you assess the prospects of the resolution of this conflict?
Write a short note on the role and the limitations of SAARC as a forum for facilitating economic cooperation among the South Asian Countries.
How is the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) a major regional initiative by South Asian States to evolve co-operation through multilateral means? Assess.
Despite the mixed record of democratic experience, the people of all the countries of South Asia share the aspiration of democracy.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions:
Pakistan and Bangladesh have experienced both civilian and military rulers, with Bangladesh remaining democracy, in the Post Cold War period. Pakistan began the post cold war period with successive democratic governments under Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif respectively. But it suffered a military coup in 1999 and-has been run by a military regime since then. Till 2006, Nepal was a constitutional monarchy with the danger of the king taking over executive powers. In 2006, a successful uprising led to restoration of democracy and reduced the king to a nominal position, from the experience of Bangladesh and Nepal, we can say that democracy is becoming an accepted norm in the entire region of South Asia.
Questions
1. How did Pakistan begin with Post Cold War period?
2. Mention two reasons for the aspiration of democracy in South Asia.
3. Why these findings are significant?
"Democracy in South Asia has expanded the global imagination of democracy". Do you agree? Justify.
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions:
No region exists in a vacuum. It is influenced by outside powers and events, no matter how much it may try to insulate itself from non-regional powers. China and the United States remain key players in South Asian politics. Sino-Indian relations have improved significantly in the last ten years, but China's strategic partnership with Pakistan remains a major irritant. The demands of development and globalisation have brought the two Asian giants closer and their economic ties have multiplied rapidly since 1991.
Questions
1. Which two countries have been referred to as outside powers?
2. Which are the two Asian giants and why they have been called so?
3. China's strategic partnership with Pakistan is a major irritant for which country and why?
On a political outline map of world locate and label the following and symbolise them as indicated:
Questions
1. A landlocked country with multi-party competition.
2. Centrally located and shares borders with most South Asian Countries.
3. Earlier the island had Sultan as head, now its a republic.
4. A landlocked country with a monarchy.
5. Country, where military has prevailed over democracy
What are some of the commonalities and differences between Bangladesh and Pakistan in their democratic experiences?
"Military rule and democracy are the two sides of a coin in Pakistan". Examine the statement.
Like India why could democracy not take roots in Pakistan despite the fact that both the countries share a common part?
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Explain the factors responsible for Pak's failure in building a stable democracy.
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Describe any two pro-democracy factors present in Pakistan which can pave the way for establishing a lasting democratic setup over there?
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"Since 1947 Pakistan has been experimenting with democratic system and the military rule". In the light of above statement explain any two reasons why democratic system has not been stable there?