Political History of Pakistan (1980-1987)

January 11, 1980: Tehreek-e-Nifaz-e-Fiqh-e-Jafaria (TNFJ) is formed, representing the Shia community.
February 4, 1980: Pakistan and India sign the Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines, allowing greater access for pilgrims.
April 30, 1980: The first edition of the Lahore International Film Festival is held.
May 14, 1980: Pakistan’s first woman Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto, gives birth to her son Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
June 16, 1980: A new political party, the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), is founded in Karachi.
August 14, 1980: Pakistan celebrates its 33rd Independence Day.
September 10, 1980: Pakistan hosts the Islamic Summit Conference in Islamabad.
October 21, 1980: Pakistan signs the Geneva Accord, outlining principles for the Afghan conflict.
November 14, 1980: The National Book Foundation is established to promote literature and publishing in Pakistan.
December 4, 1980: The first episode of the TV drama serial “Tanhaiyan” airs, becoming a cultural phenomenon.
January 1, 1981: General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq lifts martial law and assumes the title of President.
February 23, 1981: The Aga Khan University is chartered in Karachi, focusing on health sciences and research.
March 23, 1981: Pakistan celebrates its 34th Republic Day.
May 31, 1981: The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency is involved in a plane hijacking to secure the release of prisoners.
July 23, 1981: Pakistan wins the cricket Test series against England for the first time on English soil.
August 14, 1981: Pakistan celebrates its 34th Independence Day.
September 16, 1981: The Pakistan Air Force Academy is inaugurated in Risalpur.
October 16, 1981: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane crashes in Jeddah, resulting in numerous casualties.
November 25, 1981: Pakistan’s hockey team wins the Champions Trophy in Karachi.
December 10, 1981: General Zia-ul-Haq announces his intention to hold general elections in February 1985.
January 14, 1982: Pakistan and India sign an agreement on the prevention of incidents at sea.
February 3, 1982: The United States announces a major military aid package for Pakistan.
March 25, 1982: Pakistan celebrates its 35th Republic Day.
April 4, 1982: Pakistan’s cricket team wins the World Cup for the first time.
May 8, 1982: The Liaquat National Bagh Park is inaugurated in Rawalpindi.
June 22, 1982: The Pakistan Women’s Cricket Association is formed to promote women’s cricket in the country.
August 14, 1982: Pakistan celebrates its 35th Independence Day.
September 1, 1982: The Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP) becomes operational.
October 16, 1982: The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) is established as a distance learning institution.
November 10, 1982: The National Assembly passes the Eighth Amendment, granting sweeping powers to the President.
December 31, 1982: The Wapda House, a prominent government building in Lahore, is inaugurated.
January 31, 1983: Pakistan wins the Asian Cricket Championship, defeating India in the final.
February 17, 1983: The Pakistan Air Force successfully test-fires an indigenously developed surface-to-air missile.
March 23, 1983: Pakistan celebrates its 36th Republic Day.
April 9, 1983: Pakistan’s cricket team wins the Benson & Hedges World Series Cup in Australia.
May 5, 1983: Pakistan’s first private airline, Air Indus, is established.
June 11, 1983: Pakistan wins the hockey World Cup in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
August 14, 1983: Pakistan celebrates its 36th Independence Day.
September 16, 1983: Pakistan’s hockey team wins the Champions Trophy in Karachi.
October 14, 1983: The Karachi Stock Exchange is established, becoming Pakistan’s largest stock exchange.
November 26, 1983: Pakistan’s cricket team wins the Austral-Asia Cup in Sharjah, UAE.
December 2, 1983: The World Squash Federation recognizes Pakistan as the best squash-playing nation.
January 25, 1984: Pakistan’s cricket team defeats Australia to win the Test series in Australia.
February 9, 1984: The first McDonald’s restaurant in Pakistan opens in Lahore.
March 23, 1984: Pakistan celebrates its 37th Republic Day.
April 9, 1984: Pakistan wins the Asia Cup cricket tournament in Sharjah, UAE.
May 18, 1984: The Pakistan Army successfully tests the Hatf-I short-range ballistic missile.
June 8, 1984: The Pakistan Hockey Federation celebrates its 25th anniversary.
August 14, 1984: Pakistan celebrates its 37th Independence Day.
September 16, 1984: Pakistan’s hockey team wins the Champions Trophy in Karachi.
October 19, 1984: The Islamic University of Islamabad is established.
November 22, 1984: The Pakistan National Council of the Arts is established to promote arts and culture in the country.
December 4, 1984: The Pakistan cricket team defeats England in a Test match, securing its first series win in England.

January 9, 1985: Pakistan wins the cricket Test series against Australia for the first time on Australian soil.
February 23, 1985: Pakistan wins the World Cup of Snooker, defeating England in the final.
March 23, 1985: Pakistan celebrates its 38th Republic Day.
April 30, 1985: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is established to combat terrorism and organized crime.
May 18, 1985: Pakistan’s hockey team wins the Champions Trophy in Perth, Australia.
June 21, 1985: The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission successfully conducts a cold test of the Chashma Nuclear Power Plant.
August 14, 1985: Pakistan celebrates its 38th Independence Day.
September 16, 1985: Pakistan’s hockey team wins the Champions Trophy in Perth, Australia.
October 29, 1985: The Provincial Assembly of Balochistan is dissolved, leading to a political crisis.
November 11, 1985: The President of Pakistan amends the constitution to introduce the Eighth Amendment.
December 1, 1985: Pakistan’s cricket team wins the Nehru Cup in India.
January 1, 1986: Pakistan’s national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), introduces direct flights to China.
February 17, 1986: Pakistan successfully test-fires the Hatf-II medium-range ballistic missile.
March 23, 1986: Pakistan celebrates its 39th Republic Day.
April 4, 1986: Pakistan’s cricket team wins the Austral-Asia Cup in Sharjah, UAE.
May 25, 1986: Pakistan’s hockey team wins the Champions Trophy in Karachi.
June 16, 1986: The first match of the Sharjah Cup cricket tournament is played between Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka.
August 14, 1986: Pakistan celebrates its 39th Independence Day.
September 16, 1986: Pakistan’s hockey team wins the Champions Trophy in Karachi.
October 15, 1986: The President of Pakistan dissolves the National Assembly and dismisses the Prime Minister.
November 11, 1986: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane is hijacked to Kabul, Afghanistan.
December 13, 1986: Pakistan’s cricket team wins the Austral-Asia Cup in Sharjah, UAE.
January 17, 1987: Pakistan wins the cricket Test series against India for the first time in 29 years.
February 22, 1987: The Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) holds its first convocation in Islamabad.
March 23, 1987: Pakistan celebrates its 40th Republic Day.
April 1, 1987: Pakistan’s cricket team wins the World Cup of Cricket, defeating Australia in the final.
May 21, 1987: The President of Pakistan lifts martial law and restores the Constitution.
June 12, 1987: Pakistan’s hockey team wins the Champions Trophy in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
August 14, 1987: Pakistan celebrates its 40th Independence Day.
September 16, 1987: Pakistan’s hockey team wins the Champions Trophy in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
October 18, 1987: The 4th South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Summit is held in Islamabad.

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