Timeline of Pakistan from 1990 to 1999

History of Pakistan

This is the season of timeline of Pakistan from 1990 to 1999. Like in all seasons we stated some of the major events of Pakistan history that is independent of politics. We haven’t only discussed political history of Pakistan but also non political history. The history of Pakistan is full of triumphs, but it has also got the other side that is very destructive. So here in this blog I intent to mention all those events those were important in the past.

Timeline 1990

On 5^th of Feb, for the very first time Kashmir Solidarity day was observed in Pakistan. On 6^th of October National assembly was suspended by President Ghulam Ishaq khan, who also dismissed Benazir who was PM at that time, Mustafa Jataoi then become as the new care taker PM. On 23^rd of September, Pakistan and China signed upon the Sandak project at Beijing. General elections in Pakistan were held on 24^th October declaring IJI winner that is followed by PDA. On 6^th of November Nawaz sharif became the new PM, having 153 votes and Pakistan became the 37^th country to send voyage to Antarctica on 12^th of December.

Timeline 1991

On 22^nd of April, a record was made in British Open Squash title by Jahangir Khan, who won that title for the 10^th time in a row. The shariat bill was adopted by National assembly on 16^th of May. Pakistan divulges the first battle tank Al-Khalid that was jointly manufactured by Pakistan & China on 17^th of July. The foundation stone of Bab-i-Pakistan was laid down at Walton Lahore  by Nawaz Sharif on August 14^th and upon the retirement of Chief of Army staff Gen. Mirza Alam Baig, Gen Asif Nawaz assume the command on 16^th of August.

Timeline 1992

The launching ceremony of Lahore to Islamabad Motorway was held on 12^th of Jan. The yellow cab scheme was introduced by Nawaz Sharif on 22^nd of Feb. On 25^th of March, Pakistan won his world cup ever in Cricket, by defeating England by 22 runs in Melbourne. Alam channa the tallest man in the world who was a Pakistani entered in Guinness Book of World Record and military operation against MQM starts on 19^th June in Sindh.

Timeline 1993

Gen. Asif Nawaz passes away on 8^th of Jan in RWP. National assembly was once again suspended by President Ghulam Ishaq khan and he also dismissed Nawaz Sharif and appointed Balkh Sher Mazari as the care taker PM on 18^th of April. On 26^th of May, National assembly and Nawaz Sharif were restored by Supreme Court. On 18^th of July Nawaz Sharif and Ghulam Ishaq khan quit their offices. On 6^th of October, General elections in Pakistan were held; declaring PPP as the victor by having 86 seats followed by PML (N) securing 72 seats. On Oct 19^th, Benazir was once again selected as the PM of Pakistan having 121 votes and Farooq Laghari was elected as the president on 13^th November.

Timeline 1994

PTV transmission was transmitted to 38 countries via satellite on 15^th Jan. first women police station was inaugurated by Benazir Bhutto in ISB on 25^th of Jan. Pakistan’s veteran scientist Dr. Salimuzzaman Siddiqui died in KHI on 14^th of April. Pakistan won the World hockey championship after having a struggle of 12 years on 4^th Dec and noted poetess of Pakistan Perveen Shakir was killed in an accident in ISB on 26^th of Dec.

Timeline 1995

Famous politician G.M Syed passes away in KHI on 25^th of April. On 4^th of July the ban was lifted against Karachi evening newspaper. On 8^th of July WAPDA declare the record increasing rate of electricity and appeal that was entered against Maj. Gen Zaheerul Islam Abbasi in khilafat Conspiracy Case was dismissed by Lahore High court on 6^th of Dec.

Timeline 1996

The Chief of Army staff becomes Gen. Jahangir Karamat on 13^th of Jan. The Cricket World Cup was jointly hosted by Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka on 11^th of Feb. Tehrik-i-Insaaf, a new political party was launched by Imran khan on 25^th of April. Mir Murtaza Bhutto was murdered in KHI on 20^th September. Farooq Ahmed Leghari suspended National Assembly and hessian Benazir Bhutto.

  

Timeline 1997

Supreme Court endorses the proclamation against the suspension of National assembly and the dismissal of Benazir. General elections in Pakistan were held on 3^rd Feb declaring PML to be the victor by having 135 seats. Nawaz Sharif became the new PM of Pakistan on 17^th of Feb. the “ Qarz Utaro Mulk Sanwaro” scheme was introduced by Nawaz Sharif declaring Friday as the Working Day and making Sunday as the Weekly holiday on 23^rd of Feb. Saeed Anwar broke the world record score of 194 runs against India on 21^st of May and the world famous singer Nusrat Fateh Ali died on 16^th of August at the age of 48.

Timeline 1998

Rafiq Tarrar took the oath as the President of Pakistan on 1^st of Jan. the population census begun in the country on 8^th of March. The nuclear tests were conducted in Chagai Hills of Balochistan on 8^th of March. The new foreign currency accounts were opened by the State Bank and the withdrawals were also suspended on 29^th of May and UN Security Council denied to give the nuclear status to Pakistan and India on 4^th of June.

Timeline 1999

Pakistan defeated India by 12 runs in a test match on Jan 31^st.  Pakistan again defeated India in the inauguration match of Asian test Championship on 20^th Feb. the Lahore Declaration was signed by Nawaz Sharif and A.B Vajpayee on 21^st of Feb. the test of nuclear capable short range missile named as Saheen were conducted on 15^th of April. On 16^th of April Pakistan won the Coca cola cup final by defeating India by 8 wickets. In the Cricket World Cup Australia defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets on 20^th June. The Kargil war between India and Pakistan came to an end on 26^th July and Nawaz sharif was expelled from his powers and was placed in house arrest after his attempt to hessian Gen Pervez Musharaf on 12^th of October.

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Timeline of Pakistan from 1980 to 1989

This is another season of timeline of Pakistan and now we’re presenting you the timeline from 1980 to 1989. In timeline we highlight the major events that happened in Pakistan at that time. This blog provides information about Pakistan and we’ll see the history of Pakistan that has been forgotten.

Timeline 1980

Shirin Bai 

On 10^th of May, Pakistan boycotts Olympics of Moscow. Federal shariat court was established on 26^th of May. Government of Pakistan starts collecting Zakat on 21^st June. Muhammad Ali, former PM died in KHI on 2^nd December and another sister of Quaid-e-Azam, Shirin Bai died in Karachi on 3^rd of December.

Timeline 1981

Jalal baba

Hijacked plane

On 1^st of Jan, first internet banking was introduces interest free banking. On 3^rd of Jan International Islamic University was institutionalized. On 3^rd of Jan Jalaluddin Khan, Jalal Baba passes away. The survey for National population started on 1^st of March. On 2^nd of March, PIA Boeing 720 was hijacked to Kabul along with 148 passengers and Pakistan mills starts functioning on 31^st of August.

Timeline 1982

Hafeez Jullundhry

In Hockey world cup that was organized in Bombay, Pakistan defeated Argentina by 12-3 on 3^rd of Jan. On 11^th of Jan Gen. Zia inaugurates first session of Federal Council (shoora) in ISB. On 22 Feb eminent poet of Urdu, Josh Malehabadi died. On 8^th of April Jahangir khan won the British Open Squash Championship and on 21^st Dec Hafeez Jullundhry died, who was the writer of Pakistan’s National anthem.

Timeline 1983

On 15^th of Jan, first three F-16 jets reach into Pakistan. On 11^th of March, Nuclear tests Kirana-I is carried out, the tests are not announces until 2000. Government lifts censorship from periodicals on 28^th March. Satellite Earth station, foundation stone was laid on 29^th March near RWP and on 29^th Sep the first session of local bodies started.

Timeline 1984

Government ban all student unions on 9^th of Feb. MQM was formed by Altaf Hussain on 18^th of March. Ban was imposed on the use of Islamic taxonomy by Ahmadis on 27^th of April. Noted poet of Urdu, died on 20^th November and on 19^th Dec, Gen Zia-ul-haq holds presidential referendum.

Timeline 1985

On 25^th February, party less national elections were held. On 23^rd of March 23 Muhammad khan Junejo becomes PM and Gen. Zia becomes the President. On 15^th April, Bushra Ziadi, a university student died, that created series of protest. On 16^th Oct, National Assembly adopts Eighth Amendment bill and on 31^st Dec Martial law was lifted and 1973 constitution was restored.

Timeline 1986

On 10^th of April, Benazir returns to Pakistan. On 6^th of June Gen Zia laid down the foundation stone of Al-shifa trust in RWP. On 8^th of July, Peshawar Dry port was inaugurated. Hijacked Pan Am jet was freed after the action of commando in KHI and Pakistan was defeated by England in the Semi final of Hockey World Cup on 12^th of Oct.

Timeline 1987

On 21^st Feb, Gen Zia made a surprise visit to India where he met PM Rajiv Gandhi. On October 15^th Amir of Jamat-i-Islami became Qazi Hussain. On 21^st of October Jan Sher khan won the Championship of Squash. On November 30^th the Localbodies election in Pakistan were held throughout the country and on December 18^th Benazir wed Asif Ali Zardari.

Timeline 1988

Jahangir Khan

On 10^th of April Army ammo blows up in Ohejri camp due to which hundreds of people died in RWP. Jahangir khan won the seventh Squash title consecutively on 20^th April. On May 29^th Gen. Zia suspended National Assembly and Junejo cabinet. On 17^th August Gen. Zia propogate Shariat ordinance by making Sharia Supreme law of the land. 8 Political parties of Pakistan form Islamic Jamohiri Itehad (IJI) on 6^th of October. On November 16^th general elections were held, in which PPP won 92 seats and IJI 54 and on Dec 2 Benazir Bhutto sworn as the first PM of Pakistan.

Timeline 1989

On 19^th Jan, students unions were refurbish in Punjab and won by Anjuman-e-Talba-Islam. On 26^th of May ISI Chief Lt. Gen. Hameed Gul was swapped by Shamsur Rahman Kallu. On 1^st of October Pakistan retorted Commonwealth. On 20^th October SAF games were opened in ISB and on 1^st of November no-confidence movement against PM Benazir Bhutto failed.