After the dismissal of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto's first government, caretaker governments were formed in the country and elections were held in 1990. In these elections, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif of the Islami Jamhoori Ittehad (IJI) was elected as Prime Minister. After becoming the Prime Minister, Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif made several reforms to strengthen his government and get the country out of the political and economic crisis, some of which are as follows:
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Industrial Reforms
Industrial ReformsAn industrial policy was announced in 1990, which encouraged the private sector. In 1991, a privatization commission was set up. Its purpose was to privatize the national units running in loss.
Agricultural Reforms
Agricultural ReformsIn 1991, the government announced an agricultural policy and allocated amounts Rs. 10 crore for the development of farmers. Import duty on agricultural machinery, medicines and other agricultural equipment was waived. Millions of acres of land was distributed among farmers with ownership rights.
Educational Reforms
Educational ReformsMian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif government announced a ten- year education plan in 1992. Special attention was paid to opening of new educational institutions in the country. The buildings of educational institutions were improved. Millions of teachers were trained.
Health Reforms
Health ReformsMian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif paid special attention to the health sector and improved the quality of government hospitals and recruited more medical staff.