16 September 1978Federal GovernmentMuhammad Zia-ul-Haq
Zia assumes the presidency while retaining military authority.
Historical records for Pakistan in 1978, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Zia assumes the presidency while retaining military authority.
Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq becomes President after Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry leaves office.
Anwar Shamim becomes Chief of Air Staff and oversees a major period of modernization in the Pakistan Air Force.
Adheres to Islamic law
Zia expands state policies presented as Islamization.
Zia-ul-Haq's government continues Pakistan's nuclear programme during his presidency.
The martial-law regime restricts political parties and public political activity.
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