International Journal of Business and Social Science

ISSN 2219-1933 (Print), 2219-6021 (Online) DOI: 10.30845/ijbss

Role of Punjab in the Movement for Restoration of Democracy
Abdul Qadir Mushtaq, Dr Farhat Mehmood, Tohid Ahmad, Anam Saleem

Abstract
Punjab has the greatest importance in the politics, economy, social, religious aspects of the people of Pakistan. It has always been remained the main center of all political activities. Its people are considered industrious and hard working. It is divided into different parts like central Punjab, South Punjab etc. The culture and traits are different in different parts of the Punjab. The demands of the leaders of the various are also different. The people of Punjab always play role in every alliance which has either established against any kind of dictator. Without the support of its people, it is impossible for the alliances to achieve its targets. The blame is also given to the people of Punjab that they are always ready to cooperate with the dictators and do not raise protests against those who shakle the roots of democracy. This paper presents the role of the people of Punjab in the movement for restoration of democracy which has been launched for challenging the rule of Zia Regime. The efforts have been made to highlight the efforts of the people of Punjab during movement.

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