Benazir Bhutto’s 2nd Term (1993–1996) | Pakistan Politics
Benazir Bhutto’s Second Term (1993–1996): Political Return, Internal Struggles & Regional Challenges Link to Previous Era: For background, read the article on Nawaz Sharif’s First Term (1990–1993) . After Nawaz Sharif’s first government was dissolved on 18 April 1993 by President Ghulam Ishaq Khan using Article 58(2)(b) , tensions escalated. Although the Supreme Court reinstated Nawaz Sharif’s government on 24 May 1993 , a national crisis followed. Eventually, a historic meeting at Army House took place where Army Chief, Ghulam Ishaq Khan, Nawaz Sharif and Benazir Bhutto agreed to step down. This led to the appointment of caretaker Prime Minister Moeen Qureshi . Moeen Qureshi introduced major reforms during his brief 90-day tenure: publishing a list of loan defaulters, expanding the tax net to include previously exempt sectors, and increasing foreign reserves. The general elections were held on 18 October 1993 , with the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) winning 89 seats ...