President of Pakistan
Muhammad Rafiq Tarar becomes President of Pakistan.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1998 in Pakistan
Explore 15 historical events and records for Pakistan in 1998.
Historical records for Pakistan in 1998
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January
May
Chagai I Nuclear Tests
Pakistan conducts its first series of announced nuclear tests in response to India's May tests.
Chagai-I
Ishfaq Ahmad leads PAEC as Pakistan conducts the Chagai-I nuclear tests at the Ras Koh range.
Chagai-I
A. Q. Khan attends the Chagai tests after years of leading Pakistan's uranium-enrichment program.
Chagai-I
Samar Mubarakmand is part of the senior technical team involved in preparing and conducting the Chagai-I tests.
Chagai-I
Nawaz Sharif announces Pakistan's nuclear tests at Ras Koh in response to India's tests earlier that month.
Chagai-I Nuclear Tests
Pakistan conducts nuclear tests in response to India's tests.
Chagai II Nuclear Test
Pakistan conducts another nuclear test two days after the Chagai I series.
Chagai-II
Ishfaq Ahmad remains PAEC chairman as Pakistan carries out the Chagai-II test in the Kharan Desert.
Chagai-II
Sharif's government conducts another nuclear test in the Kharan Desert two days after the Ras Koh tests.
Chagai-II Nuclear Test
Pakistan conducts an additional nuclear test in the Kharan Desert.
Decision to Conduct Nuclear Tests
Nawaz Sharif's government decides to conduct nuclear tests after India carries out a new series of tests at Pokhran.
October
Chief of Army Staff
Pervez Musharraf is appointed Chief of Army Staff.
Other events (month unknown)
Corruption Proceedings
Swiss authorities provide Pakistan with documents relating to corruption allegations against Bhutto and her husband.
Exile of Benazir Bhutto
Bhutto goes into self-imposed exile in Dubai
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