Election Dispute
Opposition parties reject the election results and allege widespread manipulation.
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1977 in Pakistan
Explore 16 historical events and records for Pakistan in 1977.
Historical records for Pakistan in 1977
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March
General Election
Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party wins the disputed 1977 general election.
General Election - General Election
Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party wins the disputed 1977 general election.
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto: Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party wins the disputed 1977 general election.
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party wins the disputed 1977 general election.
National Assembly Election
The Pakistan Peoples Party secures a large National Assembly majority in the disputed poll.
July
Constitution Suspension
Zia suspends parts of the Constitution after the military takeover.
Coup
Overthrown by a coup
Martial Law
Army chief Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq overthrows Bhutto and imposes martial law.
Martial Law
General Mohammad Zia-ul-Haq imposes martial law after overthrowing Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
Martial Law
The military government places Pakistan under martial law.
National Assembly Dissolution
Zia dissolves the elected assemblies after seizing power.
Operation Fair Play
Zia's military takeover is designated Operation Fair Play.
Political Detention
The martial-law government detains Bhutto and opposition political leaders.
Other events (month unknown)
Completes a course in International Law and Diplomacy
Completes a course in International Law and Diplomacy while at Oxford
Education
Completes a course in International Law and Diplomacy while at Oxford
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