brief view of political history of pakistan

The Most Comprehensive Reference on the Political History of Pakistan





The Birth of Pakistan, 1947
British parliament on July 18, 1947 passed the Indian Independence Act. The Act created two dominions: Indian Union and Pakistan. It also provided for the complete end of British control over Indian affairs from August 15, 1947.


Pakistan: A Nuclear Power [May 28, 1998]
On May 28, 1998, Pakistan became a nuclear power when it successfully carried out six nuclear tests at Chaghi, in the province of Balochistan. This was in direct response to five nuclear explosions by India, just two weeks earlier.


Jinnah Passes Away [1948]
It was on September 11, 1948, that the Quaid-i-Azam passed away after a protracted illness. He was buried in Karachi amidst the entire nation mourning over this irreparable loss.

Establishment of All India Muslim League
In the annual meeting of Mohammadan Educational Conference held at Dacca in 1906 Nawab Salim Ullah Khan proposed the formation of All India Muslim League a political party to safeguard the interests of the Muslims.


Gandhi Jinnah Talks [1944]
Gandhi-Jinnah Talks occupy an eminent significance with regard to the political problems of India and Pakistan movement. The talks between the two great leaders of the sub-continent began in response to a general public desire for a settlement of Hindu-Muslim differences.


The Constitution of 1973
Bhutto government turned towards the arduous task of framing a new constitution for Pakistan. After nearly two years of debate in the Assembly, the new constitution was passed. It was proclaimed on August 14, 1973.

Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was born on January 5, 1928. He was the only son of Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto. He completed his early education from Bombay Cathedral High School.


Benazir Bhutto [Born 1953]
Benazir Bhutto, the eldest child of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was born on June 21, 1953 in Karachi. She attended Lady Jennings Nursery School and then Convent of Jesus and Mary in Karachi.


Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif
Muhammad Nawaz Sharif was born in Lahore, on December 25, 1949. He is the eldest son of Muhammad Sharif, a joint owner of Ittefaq Group of Industries.


General Pervez Musharraf
General Pervez Musharraf, the second of three brothers was born in Dehli on August 11,1943. He spent his early childhood in Turkey (1949-1956) owing to his father’s deputation in Ankara.