The document outlines the political instability in Pakistan since its establishment in 1947, focusing on General Musharraf's military rule from 1999 to 2008. It describes key events such as Musharraf's coup, his validation of power by the Supreme Court, and the nationwide protests after he dismissed the Chief Justice. The document also highlights his violent crackdown on media and dissent, detailing violations of constitutional rights and freedoms.

1. PAKISTAN
• Crowded, complex and rapidly growing
population, political structure with both
neighbors can not resolve any problems
within one's own ... Pakistan can not
achieve stability since establishment in
1947.

2. PAKISTAN
Third Military Period
(1999-2008)

3. 1999
• After the Kargil War which was between
India and Pakistan:
• General Musharraf took power as a
result of coup.

4. 2000-2001
• the Supreme Court validates
Musharraf's coup and gives him
executive and legislative authority
for a period of three years.
• General Musharraf declared
himself president, while remaining
chief of army staff.

5. 2002
• Musharraf won a referendum on his presidency, thus his period of office got
longer five more years.
• At the same time He approved a range of
changes to the constitutions over 1973.

6. 2007
• President Musharraf dismissed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Iftikhar
Muhammad.
• People made a nationwide protest movement
for his reinstatement.
• Then He was returned his duty.

7. • but Musharraf declared state of emergency Just before
The Supreme Court, which would take a decision on the
legality of his power.
• With this event a media blockout followed. National
channels like ARY One WORLD, GEO TV and other
channels were also blocked.
• The Government also cracked down on international
channels like BBC and CNN.
He argue that
these channels were
creating discord, and
were contributing to the
instability of the nation.

8. • To sum up Musharraf violated the constitutions two times.
• He overthrowed the elected government in 1999.
• And He dismissed Chief Justices.
• Also He violated Article 21.

9. • Also He ordered the arrest of thousands of lawyers, journalists and activists
who were depanding democracy.
• With this act he violated article 9 & 19.

10. • Besides;
• when he ordered the arrest journalist and block media
• He violated freedom of speech and freedom of press.

11. Merve Ünalan
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