Question

What are the steps taken by Musharraf in pakistan to empower himself?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. He overthrew a democratically elected government and declared himself the 'Chief Executive' of the country.

2. Later he changed his designation to president and in 2002 held a referendum in the country which granted him a five years extension.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. He removed a democratically elected government, and declared himself as the 'Chief Executive' of the country.

2. He changed his designation to the President and hold a referendum in 2002. He won the referendum by fraud and malpractice and got extension for five years.

3. In 2002, he issued a ' Legal framework Order' by which the constitution of Pakistan was amended. According to this order, the President can dismiss the national and provincial assemblies according to his will.