General Election - Non-Party General Election
Pakistan holds general elections without formal party participation.
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1985 in Pakistan
Explore 11 historical events and records for Pakistan in 1985.
Historical records for Pakistan in 1985
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February
Non-Party General Election
Pakistan holds general elections without formal party participation.
Non-Party General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq: Pakistan holds general elections without formal party participation.
Non-Party General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Pakistan holds general elections without formal party participation.
March
Constitution Restoration Order
The government begins restoring the 1973 Constitution with substantial amendments.
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Muhammad Khan Junejo becomes Prime Minister after non-party elections.
April
Assassination of Shahnawaz Bhutto
Benazir Bhuttos brother Shahnawaz is killed under suspicious circumstances in France
Chief Minister of Punjab
Nawaz Sharif becomes Chief Minister of Punjab after non-party elections.
November
Eighth Amendment
The Eighth Amendment validates martial-law measures and expands presidential dissolution powers.
December
Martial Law Termination
Zia lifts martial law while retaining extensive presidential powers.
Other events (month unknown)
National Assembly Powers
The Eighth Amendment permits the President to dissolve the National Assembly.
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