Zia-ul-Haq
Zia-ul-Haq was a Pakistani military ruler and politician who served as the sixth President of Pakistan from 1978 until his death in 1988. He came to power through a military coup and is known for his implementation of Islamic laws and policies that significantly altered the socio-political landscape of Pakistan. His regime is often associated with the rise of religious extremism, and he is credited with fostering a divisive communal atmosphere that has had lasting repercussions in the country.
Born on Aug 12, 1924 (101 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 98,877 | $280,000 | 125$ |
| Totals | 1 | 220,892,331 | 98,877 | $280,000 | 125$ |
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Pakistan:
General Zia-ul-Haq was interviewed about the pressure on judges during Zulfikar Bhutto's case.
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Bangladesh:
Zia was traveling on a military aircraft when it crashed, resulting in his death along with 30 others.
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Pakistan:
Zia-ul-Haq made three visits to the United States and met President Ronald Reagan.
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Pakistan:
August, 1988. Zia dies in a crash. Sabotage was suspected.
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Pakistan:
General Zia-ul-Haq is noted for disrupting the ideological, social, and political fabric of the state.
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Pakistan:
General Zia's era is mentioned as a time when religious extremism increased in Pakistan.
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Pakistan:
General Zia-ul-Haq is referenced as a past military leader whose legacy is compared to that of General Asim Munir.
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Switzerland:
Zia ul-Haq was a former military dictator of Pakistan known for his Islamization policies during his rule.
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India:
Ex-Pakistan President Zia-ul-Haq's infamous and atrocious call to 'bleed India with a thousand cuts' now seems to have boomeranged.
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Pakistan:
General Zia-ul-Haq imposed martial law and sought support from the National Alliance.
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