The Tale Of Two Dictators: Musharraf and Zia Ul Haq Ft. Salman Javed | EP234

In this episode, we are joined by Salman Javed, Director of the Pak-Afghan Youth Forum, to discuss the intriguing parallels and contrasts between two of Pakistan's most prominent military rulers: General Zia-ul-Haq and General Pervez Musharraf. We explore their rise to power, the impact of their regimes, their relationships with the USA, and their eventual downfall. Salman Javed shares unique insights into the mindset of military leaders, the role of civilian governments, and the dynamics of dictatorship in Pakistan's history.

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00:00 Highlights
03:00 Introduction to Musharraf and Zia-ul-Haq
12:15 Civilian leaders and their choices for Army Chiefs
16:50 Mindset of military leaders in Pakistan
25:50 Zia-ul-Haq’s military coup explained
33:50 Comparing the Zia and Musharraf eras: Who was worse?
42:20 Relationship with the USA: Zia vs. Musharraf
52:30 Assassination attempts on Musharraf
01:01:00 Has the USA opposed an Islamic Army Chief for Pakistan?
01:10:00 Analysis of the fall of Zia and Musharraf


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