25 February 1985General Election - Non-Party General ElectionMuhammad Zia-ul-Haq
Pakistan holds general elections without formal party participation.
Historical records for Pakistan in 1985, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Pakistan holds general elections without formal party participation.
Pakistan holds general elections without formal party participation.
General election outcome recorded for Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq: Pakistan holds general elections without formal party participation.
Government context for this general election: Pakistan holds general elections without formal party participation.
The government begins restoring the 1973 Constitution with substantial amendments.
Muhammad Khan Junejo becomes Prime Minister after non-party elections.
Benazir Bhuttos brother Shahnawaz is killed under suspicious circumstances in France
Nawaz Sharif becomes Chief Minister of Punjab after non-party elections.
The Eighth Amendment validates martial-law measures and expands presidential dissolution powers.
Zia lifts martial law while retaining extensive presidential powers.
The Eighth Amendment permits the President to dissolve the National Assembly.
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