General Zia
General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq was the sixth President of Pakistan, serving from 1978 until his death in 1988. He came to power through a military coup that overthrew then-Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Zia's rule was marked by significant political repression and the introduction of Islamic laws in Pakistan, which had lasting impacts on the country's governance and society. His era is often associated with the rise of political Islam in Pakistan. Zia's legacy remains controversial, reflecting deep divisions in the country regarding military involvement in politics and the impact of his policies.
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