Timeline OF Pakistan's Power players,from past to present

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October 1954

Malik Ghulam Muhammad dissolved the Constituent Assembly of Muhammad Ali Bogra on the grounds that it had “lost the confidence of the people”, and declared a state of emergency in the country.
His move was contested by Maulvi Tamiz-ud-din, the president of constituent assembly, in Sindh High Court.
Sindh Court’s verdict was in Maulvi Tamiz-ud-din’s favour; however, Supreme Court of Pakistan reversed the decision. The verdict was announced by Justice Munir.


July 1977

On July 5, 1977, the chief of army staff general Zia-ul-Haq, declared the third martial law in Pakistan and suspended the constitution.

November 1977
Nusrat Bhutto filed a petition in the Supreme Court of Pakistan against the martial law imposed by Zia-ul-Haq, however the court validated the imposition under the ‘Doctrine of necessity’


April 1979

Bhutto was executed following charges of corruption and extrajudicial killings.
Bhutto’s case remains one of the most intriguing and controversial political case in the history of Pakistan.
A bench of seven judges was constituted in order to decide the proceeding of ZAB’s case. Three judges acquitted him whereas four judges declared him responsible for ordering extrajudicial murders. However, when Bhutto filed a petition to review his case, all the seven judges rejected it out rightly.

May 1980

Zia issued the infamous provisional constitutional order of 1980 which granted exclusion of all martial law actions from the jurisdiction of courts. However, Quetta High court declared that the issuance of aforementioned stipulation and order go beyond the parameters of martial law regime.

March 1981

After this ruling, General Zia issued PCO of 1981 which required all the judges to take new oaths validating that they will work in concurrence with the order. As a result of this 16 judges were fired and three refused to take oath but the rest succumbed under the pressure.

May 1988

General Zia dismissed Junejo’s government on alleged corruption charges of national wealth, exercising article 58(2) b

August 1988

General Zia-ul-Haq along with his entourage and American official died in a plane crash.

October 1988

During the Haji Saifullah Khan vs The Federation of Pakistan’s case, the Supreme court of Pakistan declared that dissolution of assembly by General Zia was an unconstitutional move, however the court did not revoke the orders as the entire nation was already geared up for the elections

November 1990

Pakistan Muslim League won the provincial and national elections and Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was elected as the prime minister

April 1993

Sharif served as the prime minister till April 19, 1993, however Khan then dissolved the parliament again on charges of corruption by Sharif government and announced the date of elections to be held within a course of few months.
The elections were scheduled on July 14 but the Supreme Court declared Khan’s ruling as invalid and reinstated Sharif as the prime minister

 

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November 1997

The Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered Nawaz Sharif to appoint five judges which was ignored by him. Following the alleged misconduct chief justice Sajjad Ali Shah issued a contempt of court order against Sharif and summoned him to the court, after which Sharif agreed to carry out the orders.
One of the biggest mob attacks was staged on November 28, 1997, when thousands of political workers gate crashed into the Supreme Court of Pakistan to protest against the contempt of court hearing.

March 2007

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry was suspended by the President Musharraf as he refused to oblige to him by stepping down from his position. Chaudhary was accused of corruption, misdemeanour and stepping out of judicial parameters.
His suspension instigated a political and judicial turmoil over the country – a turmoil which was considered one of the factors in toppling Musharraf’s government.

July 2007

Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhary was reinstated in a ruling headed by Justice Khalil-ur-Rehman Ramday.
The ruling was given by a 13 member bench which unanimously decided that the petitions file by President Musharraf were unfounded and faulty.

October 2007

Musharraf won the presidential election but was challenged by the Supreme Court.

November 2007

President Musharraf declared a state of emergency and suspended the constitution and parliament simultaneously.
Musharraf also ordered the house arrest of the Chief Justice and the judges responsible for his reinstatement.

December 2007

Musharraf revoked his previous orders and lifted the emergency on December 15.

Musharraf revoked his previous orders and lifted the emergency on December 15.
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June 2008
The long march was organised by the lawyers, who sought the restoration of Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry as chief justice. The march concluded in Islamabad on June 14, demanding the ouster of President Musharraf.
A concise overview of the Judiciary’s role in Pakistan since 1947.August 2008
Ruling coalition (PPP and PML-N) decided, for the third time, to reinstate Chaudhry.
PML-N left the coalition, as the government failed to reinstate the chief justice.
A concise overview of the Judiciary’s role in Pakistan since 1947.

December 2009

The Supreme Court of Pakistan issued a petition to consider NRO 2007 to be null and void which provided immunity to the offenders of law, including money launderers and embezzlers. The ordinance of 2007 was drafted and approved by President Pervez Musharraf.
The court asked the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to reopen the cases against President Zardari entailing the Swiss scam; allegations which the premier out rightly denies to date.
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January 2012

Gilani is issued a contempt of court notice in the NRO implementation case, and is directed to appear before the apex court on January 19. He appoints Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan to represent him in the Supreme Court.
A concise overview of the Judiciary’s role in Pakistan since 1947.February 2012
Supreme Court of Pakistan announced its verdict on February 2, 2012 signifying that Gilani will be indicted of the charges pertaining to contempt of court. Gilani has been summoned to appear before the court on February 13, 2012; however, he has decided to file an appeal before the appointed date.
On February 9, Supreme Court of Pakistan adjourned the contempt of court hearing against Prime Minister Gilani and instructed Ahsan to complete his arguments by February 10.
Chief Justice of Pakistan showed displeasure over certain points of the 200-page appeal and claimed that the language used in the document gave a negative impression of influencing the court of law.
The Supreme Court of Pakistan indicted Prime Minister Gilani for charges pertaining to contempt of court on February 13, 2012.
The Supreme Court ordered the prosecutor, attorney general, to submit sufficient documents by February 16.
PM’s counsel was ordered to compile and submit evidence by February 22 whereas Gilani’s evidence was announced to be recorded on February 27 and 28.
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