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What were some important moments for Pakistan?
May 1: Indo-Pakistani War of 1947, Pakistan enters war on behalf of Kashmir against India. 1 July: Quaid-e-Azam inaugurated the State Bank of Pakistan. July 9: Pakistan’s first postage stamp is issued. September 11: Founding father of nation Quaid-e-Azam dies in Karachi due to stroke.
What did General Zia do?
Assuming the presidency in 1978, Zia played a major role in the Soviet–Afghan War. Backed by the United States and Saudi Arabia, Zia systematically coordinated the Afghan mujahideen against the Soviet occupation throughout the 1980s.
Who Killed Zia?
General Zia-ul-Haq, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) who was also serving as the President of Pakistan, was killed in a C-130 Hercules plane (Registration: 23494, call sign: Pak-1), crashed near the Sutlej river on 17 August 1988.
Is Bhutto still alive?
Deceased (1928–1979)
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto/Living or Deceased
What historical event happened in 1947?
The Cold War Beginnings.
What was the major events of 1971?
3 December – 17 December: India and Pakistan fight their second major war, over East Pakistan, which ends after 90,000 Pakistani troops surrender. The new nation of Bangladesh is created out of East Pakistan. 3 December – The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 begins as Pakistan attacks 9 Indian airbases.
What happened on 5th July 1977?
Operation Fair Play was the code name for the 5 July 1977 coup by Pakistan Chief of Army Staff General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, overthrowing the government of Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The coup took place nearly six years after the 1971 war with India which ended with the secession of East Pakistan as Bangladesh.
When did Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto died?
4 April 1979
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto/Date of death
Who is first woman Prime Minister of Pakistan?
She was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Pakistan on 2 December 1988. Bhutto became the first female Prime Minister in a Muslim-majority country, as well as Pakistan’s second nationally elected Prime Minister.
Who was the Pakistan first president?
The office was established when Pakistan was declared as a republic with the adoption of the 1956 constitution, and Iskander Mirza became the first president of the country. Until 1956, Pakistan was a dominion within the Commonwealth of Nations with Elizabeth II as the queen of Pakistan.