Gen Ziaul Haq
General Ziaul Haq served as the military ruler of Pakistan from 1978 until his death in 1988, during which he implemented conservative Islamic laws that severely restricted women's rights. His regime's policies led to significant backlash from women activists who fought against his oppressive legislation.
Born on Aug 12, 1924 (100 years old)
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Pakistan:
Gen Ziaul Haq's martial law was a true nightmare for the press, with journalists facing severe repression.
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Pakistan:
Gen Ziaul Haq's martial law was a true nightmare for the press, leading to public flogging of journalists.
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Pakistan:
Gen Ziaul Haq has crashed near Bahawalpur.
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Pakistan:
Gen Ziaul Haq has crashed near Bahawalpur.
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Pakistan:
Gen Ziaul Haq's military dictatorship led to a perceptible shift in social attitudes.
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