2 January 1972NationalizationZulfikar Ali Bhutto
Bhutto announces nationalization of major industries after taking power
Historical records for Pakistan in 1972, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Bhutto announces nationalization of major industries after taking power
Bhutto announces nationalization of major industries.
Bhutto convenes senior Pakistani scientists at Multan and directs an accelerated national effort to develop a nuclear-weapons capability.
Bhutto's government later recognizes Bangladesh as an independent state.
Bhutto introduces land ceilings and redistribution measures.
Tikka Khan becomes Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, succeeding Gul Hassan Khan.
Pakistan adopts an Interim Constitution pending a permanent settlement.
Bhutto lifts martial law and begins civilian constitutional government.
Bhutto begins summit negotiations with Indira Gandhi while Pakistani prisoners remain in India.
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto signs the Simla Agreement with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on 2 July 1972.
India agrees to leave Pakistani territory occupied during the 1971 war.
The 1971 ceasefire line in Jammu and Kashmir becomes the Line of Control.
Pakistan and India agree to restore communications, travel and diplomatic exchanges.
Pakistan agrees to leave Indian territory occupied during the 1971 war.
The agreement converts the ceasefire line into a mutually respected Line of Control.
Bhutto signs the Simla Agreement with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi following the 1971 war.
Bhutto and Indira Gandhi sign the Simla Agreement to guide postwar relations.
The settlement provides reciprocal withdrawal from occupied territory in Punjab and neighboring regions.
Pakistani forces prepare to withdraw from occupied areas of Rajasthan.
Indian forces prepare to withdraw from occupied areas adjoining Sindh.
The Simla Agreement requires both countries to withdraw forces behind the international border.
The agreement commits bilateral relations to principles of the United Nations Charter.
Pakistan completes ratification steps for the Simla settlement.
Pakistan ratifies the Simla Agreement following its signature by Bhutto and Indira Gandhi.
Munir Ahmad Khan becomes chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and leads its expanding nuclear program.
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