MILITARY INTERVENTION IN PAKISTAN: A CASE STUDY OF GENERAL PERVEZ MUSHARRAF

Abstract

Military intervention in a state can be attributed to various factors, including ineffective political culture, psychological factors, and internal military dynamics. Pakistan, since its inception, has grappled with insurmountable challenges. The absence of strong leadership, an ineffective constitution, and a lack of unity among politicians created a vacuum that weakened Pakistan's political structure and impeded the flourishing of democracy. This vacuum was filled by the army, which emerged as a cohesive and powerful institution at the time. The unstable and fragile political system provided the military with the opportunity to directly or indirectly control the country. This research employs a case study method to highlight and evaluate the steps taken by General Pervez Musharraf to transform Pakistan from a military regime into a civilian regime, with a particular focus on the changes implemented following the military coup of 1999.