Question

When did General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in Pakistan and held a

referendum in the country that granted him a five year extension? Why the legal

framework order of 2002 in Pakistan cannot be called democratic.​

Answer 1

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In the light of Supreme Court's verdict, the national referendum was held on 30 April 2002, allowing himself to continue his rule. The referendum, which Musharraf won with almost 98% of the votes in his favour, was alleged by many, including the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, to be fraudulent.

Answer 2

QUESTION : When did General Pervez Musharraf led a military coup in Pakistan and held a

referendum in the country that granted him a five year extension?

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.

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QUESTION :Why the legal  framework order of 2002 in Pakistan cannot be called democratic.​ ANSWER : Pakistan under General Musharraf is not called a democracy because the rulers were not elected by the people.  

People might have elected their representatives to the national and provincial assemblies but these elected representatives were not really the rulers. They could not take the final decisions.  

The power to take final decisions rested with army officials and with General Musharraf, and none of them were elected by the people.

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