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1974 in Pakistan

Explore 7 historical events and records for Pakistan in 1974.

Historical records for Pakistan in 1974

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February

Diplomatic Relations with Bangladesh

Bhutto, Zulfiqar Ali ยท Lahore ยท Prime Minister of Pakistan ยท Government / Government of Pakistan

Pakistan recognizes Bangladesh during the Islamic Summit in Lahore.

Recognition of Bangladesh

Bhutto, Zulfiqar Ali ยท Lahore ยท Prime Minister of Pakistan ยท Government / Government of Pakistan

Bhutto's government establishes formal relations with independent Bangladesh.

Second Islamic Summit

Bhutto, Zulfiqar Ali ยท Lahore ยท Prime Minister of Pakistan ยท Government / Government of Pakistan

Pakistan hosts leaders of Muslim states at the Lahore Islamic Summit.

May

Nuclear Program Expansion

Bhutto, Zulfikar Ali ยท Islamabad ยท Warfare / Nuclear

Bhutto accelerates Pakistan's nuclear-weapons effort after India's first nuclear test.

September

Second Constitutional Amendment

Bhutto, Zulfiqar Ali ยท Islamabad ยท Prime Minister of Pakistan ยท Government / Government of Pakistan

Parliament adopts the Second Amendment defining the constitutional status of Ahmadis.

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Nuclear Expertise

Khan, Abdul Qadeer ยท Europe ยท Metallurgist ยท Warfare / Nuclear

A. Q. Khan contacts Pakistani authorities and offers expertise related to gas-centrifuge uranium enrichment.

Uranium Enrichment

Khan, Abdul Qadeer ยท Kahuta ยท Scientist ยท Warfare / Nuclear

Abdul Qadeer Khan begins work that contributes to Pakistan's uranium-enrichment capability.

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