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Feb 20 Zia inaugurates first Pakistani Mirage rebuild factory at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra, Attock. Feb 26 Federal Shariat Court formed, comprising chairman and four members Feb Sindh High Court restores declaration of Al-fatah, cancelled in Apr 1978 on charges of misreporting news of clash between workers and police at textile mills in Multan Mar Cinspiracy to assassinate Zia on Mar 23 Pakistan Day parade pre-empted; ringleader Major General (retired) Tajammul Hussain Malik and others arrested Jun Progressive Lawyer's Association meets to pass resolution calling for end of martial law and restoration of democracy; military regime issues warrants for arrest of some of the speakers Jul 4-5 Shia convention in Islamabad declares recently passed Zakat laws to be against Shia fiqh; Zia promises exemption Jul 8 CPNE president Z.A.Suleri supports Zia in retaining pre-censorship: "the press freedom allowed by the regime during its three years had ever been enjoyed in the last 23 years." Summer Pakistan retains Champions Trophy at Karachi under Munawaruz Zaman Sep 15 Amendment to Zakat and Ushr Ordinance allows exemption to Shias Sep 30 Port Qasim starts operations as first ship comes ashore, bringing raw material for Pakistan Steel Nov 10 Fifteenth Islamic Century begins
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Soviet threat Following the Soviet Intervention in Afghanistan, Pakistan has declared to support the Afghan "mujahideen" in their resistance to the Soviet-backed Kabul regime. A huge number of Afghans who oppose the new regime have fled to Pakistan across the Durand Line, which virtually serves as an open border. Teaching them a lesson A memo from the education secretary, Punjab: "The Government has decided that... staff and heads of all educational institutions... shall seek clearance (before) writing or publishing any article in a newspaper or journal... and show the article to the appropriate authority. Any permission already issued shall be treated as cancelled." Compulsory Compassion June 20 The Zakat and Ushr Ordinance has been passed, and will be enforced with immediate effect. A five-tier structure has been established to levy zakat, comprising a central zakat council, four provincial zakat councils, district zakat committees, tehsil or sub-divisional zakat committees and local zakat committees (one per compact block of 3,000 to 5,000 persons in urban areas.) Zakat will be deducted at the rate of 2.5 per cent from all bank accounts on the first of every Ramzan. Critics claim the ruling is not in accordance with the Shariah, which prescribes 2.5 per cent to be deducted from money that has been with a person for a full year. Grand design September The US Pentagon-funded thinktank, Rand Corporation, has published a study titled The Security of Pakistan, written by Francis Fukuyama. This document details the "advantages" of a closer US-Pakistan security relationship, including the possibility of military aid to Afghan rebels, the use of Pakistani facilities in connection with the planned "Rapid Deployment Force." And the demonstration of the US's "reliability" as an ally. |
The Sindh Wildlife Management Board has started a project to focus on the endangered olive ridley and green turtles that come to nest on Karachi's beaches. The purpose of the Marine Turtle Conservation Project (MTCP) is to protect and study this archaic species that has survived stages of evolution but faces the danger of extinction in the modern age. Banned Participation of women in spectator sports is banned in pursuance of General Zia's policies.
Pakistan boycotts Moscow Olympics in protest against Russian intervention in Afghanistan Orangi Pilot Project The Orangi Pilot Project is launched by Akhtar Hameed Khan, with major funding from the BCCI Foundation, in the largest katchi abadi (squatter settlement) in the country. Film industry in peril Following the new registration laws for film producers, which require them to be degree-holders, the film industry takes a sharp nose-dive this year: as compared to the total output of 98 films last year (including 42 in Urdu), only 58 films (26 in Urdu) were made this year. DIRECTIVES ISSUED: Female government employees to wear "Islamic dress" DIRECTIVES ISSUED: Female models on TV required to observe "Islamic dress code"
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