Question

what was the steps taken by Musharraf in Pakistan to empower himself ?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Following steps were taken by Musharraf in Pakistan to empower himself.

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 year extension. This referendum was illegal and was based on fraud and malpractice.

3. In 2002, he issued a ‘Legal Framework Order’ which changed the Constitution of Pakistan.According to this order, the President has the power to dismiss the national or provincial assemblies

Answer 2

Answer:

In Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in October 1999.

He overthrew a democratically elected government and declared himself the ‘Chief

Executive’ of the country. Later he changed his designation to President and in

2002 held a referendum in the country that granted him a five year extension. This

referendum was based on fraud and malpractices. In 2002, he issued a ‘Legal

Framework Order’ that amended the Constitution of Pakistan. According to this

order, the President could dismiss the national or provincial assemblies.