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1991 in Pakistan

Explore 4 historical events and records for Pakistan in 1991.

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Historical records for Pakistan in 1991

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January

15 January 1991

Major General

Musharraf, Pervez · Major General · Warfare / Military

Pervez Musharraf is promoted to major general.

May

15 May 1991

Shariat Act

Sharif, Nawaz · Islamabad · Prime Minister of Pakistan · Government / Government of Pakistan

Parliament adopts the Enforcement of Shariat Act under Nawaz Sharif.

August

16 August 1991

Chief of Army Staff

Janjua, Asif Nawaz · Rawalpindi · Chief of Army Staff · Warfare / Military

Asif Nawaz Janjua becomes Chief of Army Staff, succeeding General Mirza Aslam Beg.

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1991

PAEC Leadership

Ahmad, Ishfaq · Islamabad · Chairman PAEC · Warfare / Nuclear

Ishfaq Ahmad becomes chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and later oversees the organization during the 1998 tests.

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