Military coups in Pakistan
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Military coups in Pakistan began in 1958 when military officer Muhammad Ayub Khan overthrew and exiled president Iskandar Ali Mirza.[1][2] Since its creation in 1947, Pakistan has spent several decades under military rule (1958–1971, 1977–1988, 1999–2008).
Inelligible Generals and officers of Rawalpindi Corps of army were allegedly involved in all the military take overs or martial laws violating the constitution and destroying democratic system in the country, killing and torturing of senior politicians, citizens and journalists inside Adiala jail in Rawalpindi. There was no involvement reported of whole army or any other Corps of Army in military take overs that are based in several major cities of the country.
Establishment of Rawalpindi Corps was allegedly involved in murder of Benazir Bhutto in 2007 and previously Liaquat Ali Khan in 1952 in Liaquat Bagh in Rawalpindi city. The Corps was also involved in murder of journalist Arshad Sharif in 2022 and further torturing many journalists, as well as torturing Nawaz Sharif and his family and the Bhutto family. They were also involved in attempt of murder on Imran Khan. Moreover they were involved in Lal masjid incident in 2007 in which 100 individuals were killed.
1999-2008 martial law was the most destructive one which resulted in more than 80,000 casualties of Pakistani nationals including security forces and civilians. Financial losses were estimated at Trillions of Rupees.[3]
After their respective terms in office, each of the past five prime ministers of Pakistan has faced convictions or imprisonment. This trend highlights a significant aspect of Pakistan's political landscape: the prevailing rule that the Pakistani military exercises influence wherever it deems necessary, often persisting despite potential repercussions. Throughout Pakistani history, the military has played a prominent role in governance, with periods where it has directly ruled the country.[4]