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Pakistan Peoples Party

December 27, 2017No Comments10 Mins Read
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Pakistan Peoples Party is Pakistan’s moderate-left social-democratic political Party. Currently, it is 3rd largest Party in Pakistan National Assembly. It was established in 1967 when several prominent left-wing Pakistani leaders gathered together against President Ayub’s military dictatorship under guidance and leadership of Zulfiqar Bhutto.

The priority of PPP is to transform Pakistan into the social-democratic state, promoting egalitarian and social values, setting up the powerful national defence and social justice. During 1970s PPP dominated Pakistani politics suffering a short-term decline during Ayub’s military dictatorship.

People’s Party was considered as country’s most influential and powerful political Party until PM Yousaf Raza Gillani’s disqualification in 2012. In 2018 elections, for very 1st time in Pakistan’s political history, PPP failed to form its government. This article has all the information about the party, including Pakistan Peoples Party History.

Title Description
Government Seats in 2014 Election
National Assembly: 47 / 342
Sindh Assembly: 96 / 168
GB Assembly: 2 / 33
AJK Assembly: 5 / 49
Student wing: Peoples Students Federation (PSF)
Senate : 26 / 104
KPK Assembly : 6 / 124
GB Assembly : 2 / 33
AJK Assembly : 5 / 49
Information
A leader in National Assembly: Khurshid Shah
A leader in Senate : Aitzaz Ahsan
Secretary-General : Nayyar Hussain Bukhari
Chairman: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Founder: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Founded: 30 Nov 1967
Headquarters: People’s Secretariat, Parliament Lodges at Islamabad, Pakistan
Colours: Black
Political Position: Centre-Left
International Affiliation: Socialist International

Pakistan Peoples Party History

Table of Contents

  • Pakistan Peoples Party History
    • Establishment of PPP
  • Reforms
  • PPP-A Vehicle for the Revolution
  • 1970 General Elections
  • Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Book
  • Pakistan Peoples Party Government
    • Efforts of PPP Leadership
  • Role of Bhutto in Pak-China Alliance
    • Unity Among Muslim Countries
    • Shimla Agreement
    • Efforts of Bhutto for Nuclear Technology
  • 1977 General Elections
  • PNA-PPP confrontation
  • Legacy of PPP
  • Values of PPP
  • Pakistan Peoples Party Leaders
  • Pakistan Peoples Party Achievements in Zulfiqar’s Regime
    • In Education Sector
    • In the Health Sector
  • Infrastructure
    • KANUPP Nuclear Plant
    • Pakistan Steel Mills
    • Port Qasim
  • Achievements of PPP During Benazir’s Regime
    • In the Health Sector
    • In Education Sector
  • Achievements of PPP During Asif’s Regime
    • In the Health Sector
    • In Education Sector
  • Culture and Infrastructure
    • Road Safety Institute
  • Social Media Handles
  • Contact Information

Pakistan Peoples Party History

The PPP (Pakistan People’s Party) is the culmination of resolution of Zulfiqar Ali to overthrow Gen Ayub Khan’s dictatorial regime. He gathered society’s all strata at inaugural convention of PPP (Pakistan People’s Party) held in 1967 in Lahore when Gen Ayub led dictatorial control of Pakistan. 

Establishment of PPP

The revolutionary groups gathered together from all parts of Pakistan to establish Pakistan People’s Party under leadership and guidance of Shaheed PM Zulfiqar Bhutto. The Pakistani nation needed a leader and saviour to empower all Pakistani people equally. PPP’s foundation was a solution to despotism and dictatorship destroying Pakistan. 

Reforms

The foundation of PPP inspired the starting of an organized and untiring struggle for a progressive and peaceful Pakistan. The party became the 1st & only populist movement, espousing policies like land-reforms to aid the peasants, industries’ nationalization, and administrative-reforms to lessen bureaucrats’ authority. 

PPP-A Vehicle for the Revolution

The party’s message regarding social-democracy spread quickly among students, workers, and peasants throughout the country with enthusiasm. Individuals started a protest against Ayub Khan’s dictatorship, and PPP played a significant role in that movement.

Even most violent responses failed to break firmness of people, and resultantly, Ayub resigned in 1969.

1970 General Elections

A temporary military government held the control and announced the elections for Dec 1970. The PPP participated in this electoral process with the slogan ‘Roti, Kappra, aur Makaan.’ The Party won elections as well as hearts of Pakistani people. 

Pakistan Peoples Party ideology

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Book

In his book written in 1971 entitled ‘The Great Tragedy,’ Bhutto wrote ‘The country is passing through a dreadful ordeal. Pakistan is experiencing a serious crisis. India’s aggressive involvement has immensely complicated the situation. Pakistanis would peacefully live if they survive today’s turmoil; otherwise, devastating disruptions would lead to total ruin.’

Pakistan Peoples Party Government

PPP established the government from 20th Dec 1971 to 5th July 1977. The government made considerable economic and social reforms improving the lives of impoverished masses of Pakistan. In 1973, it gave a new Constitution to the country that is maintained till now. 

Efforts of PPP Leadership

The PPP leadership also ensured Pakistan’s political and economic recovery after devastating years of the military regime. A civil war started in East-Pakistan, leading to the intervention of the Indian Army into the territory of Pakistan. And resulting military rule did not last long, and credit goes to the Bhutto government’s untiring struggles, and Zulfiqar Ali took control of the country as its President. 

Role of Bhutto in Pak-China Alliance

He nationalized many leading industries. His social reforms built Pakistan’s economic and social infrastructure and laid the base for a democratic country. Later, the National Assembly passed the interim constitution and PM Zulfiqar Bhutto assumed the office and handled Pakistan’s foreign affairs.

As of 9th Pakistani PM, he became a principal architect of Pak-China relations in 1962. Zulfiqar Bhutto and Mao Zedong manifested Sino-Pak alliance, leading to ties with China. In this way, PM Bhutto laid the groundwork for CPEC (China Pak Economic Corridor), and President Asif took it to great heights. 

Unity Among Muslim Countries

The Arab-Israeli 1973 conflict represented the watershed in relations of Pakistan with Middle-East. Pakistan’s unconditional and swift offer of help to Arab-states was immensely appreciated. Solidarity of Pakistan in the Ramadan War was then followed by holding a grand Islamic Summit in Lahore in 1974.

It represented a most compelling and direct expression of unity with Muslims interests, particularly of Palestine. 

Shimla Agreement

The Shimla Agreement was also an example of Bhutto’s non-discriminatory foreign policy. He brought back, war and political prisoners from Indian control and assured India and Pakistan’s most extended peace since separation. 

Efforts of Bhutto for Nuclear Technology

After strengthening an alliance with China, PM Bhutto decided that Pakistan must have nuclear capability. In his book of 1969 ‘The Myth of Independence’ he stated that it is essential for Pakistan to focus on nuclear technology, rather than allowing itself to get deceived by the international treaty.

After a month of holding the office, he met competent nuclear scientists to focus on obtaining atomic capability. He is also credited as the Nuclear Deterrence father for conferring the Pakistani nation with most needed nuclear technology.

Pakistan Peoples Party members

1977 General Elections

The dedication with which PPP and Bhutto empowered Pakistani people and Pakistani institutes generated displeasure among its rivals and competitors for power and authority. The party again won one-hundred and fifteen seats out of two-hundred seats in 1977 in Pakistan National Assembly. 

PNA-PPP confrontation

The PNA (Pakistan National Alliance) an alliance of 9-opposition parties secured only 36-seats. The resulting PNA-PPP confrontation and resulting civil unrest accelerated the enforcement of martial law. PPP became only hope for a bright and better future of Pakistanis.

These are just a few reasons why PPP won in elections of 1977. Bhutto’s most enduring and important legacy was creating awareness about democracy among Pakistanis. He awoke people and made them aware of their power.  

Legacy of PPP

The Party considers Islam as its faith, democracy as its policy, socialism as the economy and believes all the power is for people. Its slogan is ‘Roti, Kappra. Aur Makan.’ It has learnt these beliefs from passionate speeches of Bhutto that later became the signature statement. 

Values of PPP

These values are a basis of primary principles of Party around which all initiatives are revolving since establishment. Improved literacy rates, government schemes, charitable endeavours, and the public were part of Zulfiqar Ali and Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.

Since its establishment, the Party is working hard to bring social democracy in Pakistan. These efforts have conferred the nation its voice, along with the ability and power to elect their leader and be free from military rulers.

Pakistan Peoples Party Leaders

  1. Asif Ali Zardari
  2. Bilawal Bhutto
  3. Nayyar Hussein
  4. Maula Bux Chandio
  5. Mr Haidar Zaman
  6. Makhdoom Ahmad
  7. Qamar Zaman Kaira
  8. Nisar Ahmad
  9. Muhammad Hamayun
  10. Amjad Hussein
  11. Haji Ali Maddad
  12. Chaudhary Lateef Akbar

pakistan peoples party parliamentarians

Pakistan Peoples Party Achievements in Zulfiqar’s Regime

In Education Sector

The PPP administration contributed its services to the field of education by establishing the following institutes:

  1. Quaid-e-Awam University of Engineering, Science & Technology
  2. Pir Mehar Ali Shah University
  3. Gomal University
  4. Baluchistan University
  5. Bahawalpur Islamia University
  6. Shah Abdul Latif University
  7. Bahauddin Zakariya University
  8. Allama Iqbal Open University

In the Health Sector

The Party’s during the regime of Zulfiqar Bhutto contributed to the country’s health sector by establishing the following institutes:

  1. Army Medical College
  2. Allama Iqbal Medical College
  3. Bolan Medical College
  4. Rawalpindi Medical University
  5. Chandka Medical College

Infrastructure

KANUPP Nuclear Plant

The 1st power plant of Pakistan established on 28th Nov 1972, PM Zulfiqar Bhutto (Late) inaugurated it.  

Pakistan Steel Mills

Establishment of Pakistan Steel Mills is another feather in Zulfiqar’s cap. It was inaugurated on 30th Dec 1973 and had a capacity of producing 1.1. million tons of steel.

Port Qasim

Zulfiqar Bhutto founded 2nd busiest port of Pakistan on 27th June 1973 that handles about forty per cent cargo of the nation.

Pakistan Peoples Party flag

Achievements of PPP During Benazir’s Regime

In the Health Sector

In her regime, the following initiatives were taken in the health sector:

  1. Establishment of the dispensaries in every UC (Union Council)
  2. Cancellation of Extra Fees

In Education Sector

Benazir Bhutto was committed to promoting education in Pakistan and took the following initiatives:

  1. Increased budget for education
  2. Recruitment of 50,000 new teachers
  3. Technical & Scientific education was more focused.

Achievements of PPP During Asif’s Regime

In the Health Sector

1- Re-habilitation Center in SCJIP Hyderabad

Re-habilitation Center in SCJIP (Sir Cowasjee Jehangir Institute of Psychiatry) Hyderabad is one of the most reputable city institutes and is well-equipped with modern technology facilities. 

2- Services Hospital in Hyderabad

To provide citizens of Hyderabad with standard and affordable healthcare, Sindh Government established Services Hospital in Hyderabad. Within a short time, the period hospital started catering to the medical needs of Hyderabad.

In Education Sector

The PPP government has contributed a lot in the field of education by establishing the following educational institutes:

  1. Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women
  2. Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
  3. University of FATA
  4. University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir-Jhelum Campus
  5. Poonch Medical College
  6. University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir-Neelam Campus
  7. Women University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir
  8. University of Loralai
  9. Mirpur University of Science & Technology
  10. University of Swabi
  11. Azad Jammu Kashmir Medical College in Muzafarabad
  12. KKKUK (Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak)
  13. Federal Medical & Dental College
  14. Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University in Peshawar
  15. University of Turbat
  16. Public Library at Matiari
  17. Sindh Medical University
  18. Khairpur Medical College
  19. AIFD (Asian Institute of Fashion & Design)
  20. Islamia College Peshawar
  21. Abdul Wali Khan University in Mardan
  22. Bacha Khan Medical College
  23. Benazir Bhutto Shaheed University in Lyari
  24. Institute of Crafts, Sindh Provincial Museum

Pakistan Peoples Party female members

Culture and Infrastructure

Road Safety Institute

Asif Ali Zardari as President of Pakistan inaugurated the 1st ever Road Safety Institution of Pakistan. It is built on eighty kanals area in Sector H-8 at Thirty-Eight million rupees. This institute aims to educate drivers about driving hazards, precautionary measures, and traffic laws. 

1- Mithi Museum

A museum was set up at Mithi to preserve the city’s artefacts and culture.

2- Open Air Theatre in Kahirpur

3- An Open-Air Theatre in Khairpur

An Open-Air Theater in Kharipur was founded to provide entertainment to citizens of Khairpur, and it promoted works of Sachal Sarmast, Shah Abdul Lateef and others. 

4- Benazir Bhutto International Airport

It is Pakistan’s 3rd largest airport serving Islamabad and Rawalpindi in Punjab. In the past, it was known as Islamabad International Airport.

5- Folks-Craft Museum at Sehwan

This museum was founded at Sehwan to appreciate the achievements of talented local artists and highlight their work.

Social Media Handles

https://www.ppp.org.pk/

https://twitter.com/PPP_Org

Contact Information

Helpline: 0800-44777

E-mail: [email protected]

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