History: Pakistan

India

Important Historical Dates
1906--the Muslims formed a separate political organization called the Muslim League.
mid 1940's--Riots occurred between the Hindus and Muslims.

1947 14th August, Independence achieved from Great Britain

1956 29th February, first constitution drafted

---------- 23rd March, proclaimed an Islami Republic

1958 Martial Law imposed by General Ayub Khan

1965 India attacked Pakistan; their war lasted 23 days

1969 Power tranferred to General Yahya Khan

1971 Secession of East Pakistan (Bangladesh)

1971--civil war, which lead to the establishment of East Pakistan as an independent nation called Bangladesh (March 26).

---------- After civil war power transferred to Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

1973--Pakistan adopted a new Constitution in 1973.  Bhutto became Pakistan's prime minister in the new government. 

March, 1977--Parliamentary elections resulted in a victory for Bhutto's political party.

July, 1977--military officers lead by General Zia removed Bhutto from office.

1977 5th July, martial law imposed by General Zia-ul-Haq

1978--Zia declared himself president.

1979 4th April, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto executed
 
 
 

 

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1981 Opposition Movement for the Restoration of Democracy formed

1985 Nonparty elections held, amended constitution adopted, martial law lifted

1986 Agitation for free elections launched by Benazir Bhutto

1988 General Zia killed in an air crash

---------- Benazir elected as Prime minister

1989 Pakistan joins Commonwealth

1990 Benazir's government dismissed

----------Nawaz Sharif elected as Prime minister

1991 Privatisation and economic deregulation program launched

1992 Pakistan elected to Security Council, United Nations

1993 Nawaz Sharif (Prime Minister) & Ghulam Ishaq Khan (President) resign

---------- October, Benazir elected as prime minister. Farooq Leghari elected president