VII. The Contemporary Period, 1945–2000 > F. South and Southeast Asia, 1945–2000 > 1. South Asia, 1945–2000 > d. Pakistan > 1978, Sept
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1978, Sept
 
Pres. Fazal Elahi Chaudhri resigned for “health reasons.” Gen. Zia became president.  1
 
1979, Feb
 
The Pakistan Supreme Court confirmed the verdict on Bhutto.  2
 
April 4
 
Bhutto was hanged, which led to commotion and disturbances in the major cities, but the government controlled protests within three days.  3
 
 
 
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