Word: bhutto
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...their estates reduced by land reforms, staged a protest in the Las Bela district of Baluchistan. Government troops began moving into the area. Governor Bizenjo charged that the rebellion was actually inspired by the government as a pretext to discredit N.A.P. leadership before it could marshal opposition to Bhutto's proposed new constitution...
Then, two weeks ago, Pakistani intelligence agents discovered a large cache of Soviet-made arms at the Iraqi embassy in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad. Bhutto charged that the arms had been smuggled in to aid a civilian coup against him, though he has offered no conclusive proof. He used the alleged plot as an excuse to oust the Iraqi ambassador, sack the two governors and send additional troops into Baluchistan...
...Bhutto hinted that the National Awami Party was involved in the incident; Awami leaders denied the charge, and demanded a top-level judicial and National Assembly inquiry...
Pakistan's internal turmoil came at a time when Bhutto has been seeking closer alignment with the Communist world. Last November Pakistan withdrew from the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, and recognized North Korea and North Viet Nam. He has continued good relations with China, which provides economic and military assistance. Last week, in fact, Mrs. Bhutto was in Peking, where she made an impassioned plea for the return of Pakistani P.O.W.s from India. The Pakistani President has also moved for an accommodation with India, meeting at Simla last year with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to define the postwar ceasefire...
Reforms. At home Bhutto has made some important reforms, including nationalizing the coal mines, reducing large landholdings, and improving the country's backward educational system. At the same time, he has been careful not to alienate the armed forces. Military expenses make up 56% of Pakistan's budget, and have contributed heavily to inflation; retail prices have risen nearly 30% in the past 14 months...