Nationalization
Bhutto announces nationalization of major industries after taking power
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1972 in Pakistan
Explore 25 historical events and records for Pakistan in 1972.
Historical records for Pakistan in 1972
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January
Nationalization Programme
Bhutto announces nationalization of major industries.
Multan Meeting
Bhutto convenes senior Pakistani scientists at Multan and directs an accelerated national effort to develop a nuclear-weapons capability.
February
Recognition of Bangladesh
Bhutto's government later recognizes Bangladesh as an independent state.
March
Land Reform
Bhutto introduces land ceilings and redistribution measures.
Chief of Army Staff
Tikka Khan becomes Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, succeeding Gul Hassan Khan.
April
Interim Constitution
Pakistan adopts an Interim Constitution pending a permanent settlement.
Martial Law Revocation
Bhutto lifts martial law and begins civilian constitutional government.
June
Simla Summit
Bhutto begins summit negotiations with Indira Gandhi while Pakistani prisoners remain in India.
July
Agreement of Simla
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto signs the Simla Agreement with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 2 July 1972.
Indian Troop Withdrawal
India agrees to leave Pakistani territory occupied during the 1971 war.
Line of Control
The 1971 ceasefire line in Jammu and Kashmir becomes the Line of Control.
Normalization of Relations
Pakistan and India agree to restore communications, travel and diplomatic exchanges.
Pakistani Troop Withdrawal
Pakistan agrees to leave Indian territory occupied during the 1971 war.
Postwar Ceasefire Arrangements
The agreement converts the ceasefire line into a mutually respected Line of Control.
Simla Agreement
Bhutto signs the Simla Agreement with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi following the 1971 war.
Simla Agreement
Bhutto and Indira Gandhi sign the Simla Agreement to guide postwar relations.
Territorial Withdrawal
The settlement provides reciprocal withdrawal from occupied territory in Punjab and neighboring regions.
Territorial Withdrawal
Pakistani forces prepare to withdraw from occupied areas of Rajasthan.
Territorial Withdrawal
Indian forces prepare to withdraw from occupied areas adjoining Sindh.
Troop Withdrawal
The Simla Agreement requires both countries to withdraw forces behind the international border.
United Nations Charter
The agreement commits bilateral relations to principles of the United Nations Charter.
Pakistan completes ratification steps for the Simla settlement
Pakistan completes ratification steps for the Simla settlement.
Simla Agreement Ratification
Pakistan ratifies the Simla Agreement following its signature by Bhutto and Indira Gandhi.
Other events (month unknown)
PAEC Leadership
Munir Ahmad Khan becomes chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and leads its expanding nuclear program.
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