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1981 in Pakistan

Explore 3 historical events and records for Pakistan in 1981.

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Historical records for Pakistan in 1981

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March

24 March 1981

Provisional Constitutional Order

Zia-ul-Haq, Muhammad · Islamabad · President of Pakistan · Government / Government of Pakistan

Zia issues a Provisional Constitutional Order requiring judges to take a new oath.

May

1 May 1981

Khan Research Laboratories

Zia-Ul-Haq, Muhammad · Kahuta · Chief of Army Staff · Warfare / Nuclear

Zia-ul-Haq renames the Engineering Research Laboratories as Khan Research Laboratories in recognition of A. Q. Khan's work.

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1981

Frontline State Policy

Zia-Ul-Haq, Muhammad · Islamabad · Chief of Army Staff · Warfare / Russia War

Zia-ul-Haq positions Pakistan as a frontline state opposing the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan while expanding cooperation with the United States.

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