Ziaism

This article is part of a series about Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
Early life Military coup Zia administration Policies Hudud Ordinances Islamization Economic policy Ziaism President of Pakistan Presidency 1984 referendum 1985 parliamentary elections Amendments to the Constitution of Pakistan VIII X Ojhri Camp disaster Zakat Council Death Shafi-ur-Rehman Commission A Case of Exploding Mangoes Gallery: Picture, Sound, Video
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Ziaism is a political ideology implemented in Pakistan from 1978 to 1988 by Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq.^[1] The ideology endorses the idea of an Islamic state, influenced heavily by religion.^[2] It includes Islamic laws, industrialisation, militarism and authoritarianism.^[3] Zia and his doctrine are widely credited with making political Islam an influential movement within Pakistan, turning a relatively secular country into one that was based on Islamic law.^[4]

The ideology attracts much controversy, especially in Pakistan, where religious and secular ideas collide. With right-wing Pakistanis predominantly endorsing Zia's doctrine, while moderate Muslims and left-wing Pakistanis condemning it, comparing Ziaism to Islamofascism.^[5]