Desperate ploy

Article Abstract:

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has been alarmed by the defections from his Islamic Democratic Alliance party. Sharif has, consequently, resorted to sponsor a bill that would establish an Islamic law based on the Koran and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad that would serve as the country's constitution. The opposition sees this move as a desperate means of preventing desertions and upholding his economic program. Led by Benazir Bhutto, the opposition Pakistan People's Party rejects theocracy and would surely go against the proposed bill. Furthermore, Sharif's proposal scares minorities since it could be used to fuel religious fanaticism.

Laws, regulations and rules, Islamic law

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Kingdom without power

Article Abstract:

The Pakistani Supreme Court on May 26, 1993 returned Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to power. Pres Ghulam Ishaq Khan's Apr 18 decision to remove Sharif was thus voided, making this the first occasion in which the Pakistani judiciary has taken the side of the prime minister and parliament against the president. However, the court did not address the broader issue of whether the president should have the authority to dismiss an elected parliament and prime minister. Benazir Bhutto, leader of the opposition Pakistan People's Party, called for new elections.

Cases, Political activity, Political aspects, Powers and duties, Bhutto, Benazir, Khan, Ghulam Ishaq

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Cash crunch looms

Article Abstract:

Pakistan's budget for the fiscal year of Jul 1993-94 could lead to a cash crisis for the government. The budget deficit could end the current fiscal year at $4.1 billion or 7.9% of gross domestic product. Domestic debt from government borrowing could be over $20 billion while foreign debt could be $29.8 billion. The trade deficit is also increasing, which will contribute to the cash crisis.

Economic aspects, Budget, Budgeting, Budgets

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