Geneva Negotiations
Zain Noorani leads Pakistan's delegation in the final phase of United Nations-sponsored negotiations on a Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan.
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1988 in Pakistan
Explore 31 historical events and records for Pakistan in 1988.
Historical records for Pakistan in 1988
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March
April
Accords of Geneva
Pakistan and Afghanistan sign the Geneva Accords, with the United States and Soviet Union acting as guarantors.
Afghan Refugee Agreement
Noorani signs the bilateral agreement covering the voluntary return of Afghan refugees as part of the Geneva settlement.
Geneva Accords
Zain Noorani signs the Geneva Accords for Pakistan, providing a framework for Soviet military withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Non-Intervention Agreement
Noorani signs the Pakistan-Afghanistan agreement on non-interference and non-intervention as one component of the Geneva settlement.
May
Dismissal
President Zia dismisses Prime Minister Junejo and his cabinet.
Dismissal of Junejo Government
Zia dismisses Prime Minister Muhammad Khan Junejo and dissolves the National Assembly.
Election Announcement
Zia announces new elections after removing the Junejo government.
National Assembly Dissolution
Junejo's government ends when the President dissolves the National Assembly.
August
Acting President of Pakistan
Senate chairman Ghulam Ishaq Khan becomes acting President after Zia's death.
Chief of Army Staff
Mirza Aslam Beg becomes Chief of Army Staff following the death of President and army chief Zia-ul-Haq.
Death in Air Crash
Zia-ul-Haq dies in an aircraft crash near Bahawalpur.
Death of Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
The unexplained crash ends Zia-ul-Haq's presidency and military rule.
Death of Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
Death of Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq
November
Election
In the first open election in more than a decade, Bhuttos PPP win the largest bloc of seats in the National Assembly
General Election
Benazir Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party wins the largest bloc in the National Assembly.
General Election - General Election
Benazir Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party wins the largest bloc in the National Assembly.
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Benazir Bhutto: Benazir Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party wins the largest bloc in the National Assembly.
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: Benazir Bhutto's Pakistan Peoples Party wins the largest bloc in the National Assembly.
National Assembly
In the first open election in more than a decade, Bhuttos PPP win the largest bloc of seats in the National Assembly
National Assembly Election
The 1988 election returns the Pakistan Peoples Party as the leading parliamentary party.
December
First Female Prime Minister
Benazir Bhutto becomes the first woman to govern a Muslim-majority state.
Inauguration
Benazir Bhutto takes the oath as Prime Minister at age thirty-five.
Inauguration
Bhutto is sworn in as Prime Minister of a coalition Government, becoming at age 35 the youngest person, and the first woman, to head the Government of a Muslim-majority state in modern times
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Benazir Bhutto begins her first term as Prime Minister.
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Bhutto is sworn in as Prime Minister of a coalition Government, becoming at age 35 the youngest person, and the first woman, to head the Government of a Muslim-majority state in modern times
President of Pakistan
The electoral college elects Ghulam Ishaq Khan President.
Other events (month unknown)
1st Female Prime Minister
1st female Prime Minister of a Muslim country
Muslim League
After the death of Pakistans dictator, Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, a new Muslim League was formed under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif, but it had no connection with the original Muslim League
Muslim League
After the death of Pakistans dictator, Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, a new Muslim League was formed under the leadership of Nawaz Sharif, but it had no connection with the original Muslim League
Siachen Operations
Beg assumes army command while Pakistan continues maintaining high-altitude positions opposite Indian forces in the Siachen sector.
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