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| 1984, Dec. 1 |
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| A national referendum was called by Zia to seek popular approval for a five-year term and to ensure the process of Islamization. The 11-party opposition urged a boycott; the results claimed a 64 percent turnout and a 97.7 percent confirmation of Zia as president. | 1 |
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| 1985, Feb. 25–28 |
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| National and provincial elections were held on a nonparty basis. Public meetings and processions were forbidden, and the press was monitored closely. | 2 |
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| March |
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| The National Assembly elected Fakhr Imam as speaker, defeating the government-backed candidate. | 3 |
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| Dec |
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| Martial law and the state of emergency (continuously in effect from March 1969) were finally lifted. Fundamental rights were restored. | 4 |
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