Mohammad Zia-Ul-Haq Biography and Timeline

Coup

Governs as Chief administrator under martial law after deposing Prime Minister Bhutto

Role range: 1977-1985

Lieutenant General

Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq is promoted to lieutenant general.

Martial Law

General Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq imposes martial law after overthrowing Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

Islamic Law

Adheres to Islamic law

Role range: 1978-1988

Nuclear Power

Zia-ul-Haq's government continues Pakistan's nuclear programme during his presidency.

Role range: 1978-1988

Execution

The Islamic penal code is introduced; Bhutto hanged

Role range: 1978-1988

Islamic Penal Code

The Islamic penal code is introduced; Bhutto hanged

Role range: 1978-1988

Invasion of Afghanistan

Zia-ul-Haq aligns Pakistan with efforts supporting Afghan resistance after the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

Role range: 1978-1988

Islamic Penal Code

Zia-ul-Haq's government expands its programme of Islamisation while Pakistan faces the regional consequences of the Afghan war.

Role range: 1978-1988

Coup

Admits that the Government have crushed a plot against him

Role range: 1978-1988

Invasion of Afghanistan

Zia-ul-Haq manages Pakistan's response to the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan and growing pressure for support to Afghan resistance.

Role range: 1978-1988

Capture of Siachen

Zia-ul-Haq's government confronts India's occupation of key positions on the Siachen Glacier.

Accords of Geneva

Pakistan and Afghanistan sign the Geneva Accords, with the United States and Soviet Union acting as guarantors.

Role range: 1978-1988