Contributions of the Governments of Z.A Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto For establishing Good Governance in Pakistan

Abstract

The objective of this research paper described and explored the efforts of Bhutto’s governments towards the good governance as per the criteria World Bank. Good governance-the major issue of Pakistan was not handled properly. After the death of the Father of Nation Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto emerged as the most popular leader in West Pakistan. Bhutto came in power in 1971and gave a constitution to country but unfortunately he ousted from power corridor by Army Chief General Zia in 1977. Contributions of Z. A. Bhutto’s government for establishing good governance through the participation of representatives of people in decision making process. Transparency and Accountability of representatives and bureaucracy were introduced. Easy approach of common citizens towards the government institutions is launched. Socio-Economic and Political reforms were adopted as per the interest of people. Z A Bhutto’s daughter Benazir Bhutto, twice served as Prime Minister, first from November 1988 to August 1990 and second time from October 1993 to November 1996. The periods of government of both Bhutto’s government regarded as a milestone towards the democracy and democracy is the key factor of good governance. Benazir Bhutto continued policy of his father especially for the participation of peoples in this regard she emphasized on women participation and representation in every walk of life. This is paper would analyze the data collected by using qualitative and descriptive methods of research to analyze the achievements and the failures of the governments of Bhutto d and Benazir Bhutto for establishing good governance in the country.