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 |
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| Bangladesh | 1 | 5.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 199,141 | $350,000 | 423$ |
| Totals | 1 | 164,689,383 | 199,141 | $350,000 | 423$ |
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Bangladesh:
General Zia-ul-Haq is referenced as another military leader who has historically controlled Pakistan.
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United Kingdom:
General Zia-ul-Haq is referenced as another military leader in Pakistan's history.
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Pakistan:
General Zia-ul-Haq became a powerful ally of the United States during the Afghan jihad.
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Bangladesh:
Zia-ul-Haq, the then President, convinced Imran Khan to return to cricket for the country's needs.
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Norway:
Zia ul-Haq was a military dictator in Pakistan who changed the country's designation to an 'Islamic state'.
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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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