History of Pakistan army 1947_ 2020
The Pakistan Army, since its formation in 1947, has played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s political and security landscape. After independence, the army was involved in the first Kashmir war and grew stronger in the 1950s with Cold War alliances. General Ayub Khan’s coup in 1958 marked the beginning of military rule, which continued with General Zia-ul-Haq in the 1980s. The 1971 war, which resulted in the loss of East Pakistan, was a turning point for the military.
The 1990s saw Pakistan’s nuclear program reach fruition, and in 1999, General Pervez Musharraf took power after a coup, leading the country through the War on Terror. In the 2010s, despite civilian rule, the army remained a dominant force in Pakistan’s governance and strategic decisions. By the 2020s, the military modernized its capabilities, focusing on technological advancements and maintaining a strong presence in national policy-making.
