Ziaul Haq

Ziaul Haq

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General Ziaul Haq was the military dictator of Pakistan from 1978 to 1988, known for his controversial policies and decisions that impacted various sectors, including cultural institutions like the Lahore Museum.

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Ziaul Haq pushed his country into a dark age through controversial Islamic laws and ordinances.

তালেবান ও আরএসএস যে ইস্যুতে এক
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-10-15
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The military plane carrying Ziaul Haq exploded in the skies.

Marking time - Newspaper - DAWN.COM
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-08-14
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Ziaul Haq's dictatorship is noted for damaging Pakistani society by aligning with Washington to prosecute wars in Afghanistan.

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Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-20
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Gen Ziaul Haq is mentioned regarding Pakistan's historical military decisions.

Lessons from a close call - Pakistan
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-03
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The opposition has gone further, denouncing the bill as a throwback to the authoritarian policies of military rulers Ziaul Haq and Pervez Musharraf.

Punjab bureaucracy draws flak over delayed local govt bill - Pakistan
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-29
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The Zina Ordinance, imposed by Gen Ziaul Haq, introduced strict penalties of adultery and fornication.

Family law confusion - Newspaper
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-18
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Ziaul Haq runs a general store in the area and expresses his love for Pakistan.

They built a home, a family, a life. Now these Afghans must leave for a land they know nothing of - Pakistan
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-04-07
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Ziaul Haq, the Sports and Youth Affairs Secretary, did not respond to inquiries regarding the matter.

Fake squash players try to get New Zealand visas through forged govt letter - Pakistan
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-21
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Ziaul Haq's Islamisation had a significant impact on the society and families in Pakistan.

An Uncomfortable Familiarity - Trends
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-03-01
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Gen Ziaul Haq's martial law was the context for Ahmad Faraz's detention.

Poet’s detention during Zia regime echoes in SC military trials case - Pakistan
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-28
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General Ziaul Haq promised to bring the 'Fasting Buddha' artefact to Pakistan without consulting local experts.

Lahore Museum’s Prized Possession: Saifur Rehman Dar (1938–2024) - People
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-02-12
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