Incumbents

Federal government

President President most commonly refers to: *President (corporate title) * President (education), a leader of a college or university *President (government title) President may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Film and television *'' Præsident ...

Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq (12 August 192417 August 1988) was a Pakistani military officer and statesman who served as the sixth president of Pakistan from 1978 until Death of Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, his death in an airplane crash in 1988. He also se ...

* Chief Justice:

Mohammad Haleem Muhammad Haleem (Urdu: ), LL.D. ( HC), HI (1 January 1925 – 11 August 2006) was a Pakistani jurist who served as the 10th Chief Justice of Pakistan from 1981 to 1989, the longest serving Chief Justice in the history of the judicial bran ...

Governors

Governor of Balochistan The Governor of Balochistan is the head of the province of Balochistan, Pakistan. The post was established on 1 July 1970, after the dissolution of West Pakistan province and the end of One Unit. Under Pakistan's current parliamentary system, the ...

Rahimuddin Khan Rahimuddin Khan (21 July 1926 – 22 August 2022) was a four-star rank Pakistani general who briefly served as the 16th Governor of Sindh in 1988. Previously, he had served as the fourth Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee from 1984 to 19 ...

Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa The Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (formerly known as Governor of North-West Frontier Province) is the appointed head of state of the provincial government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (formerly North-West Frontier Province, or NWFP), Pakistan. Alth ...

Fazle Haq Fazle Haq (Pashto/ ; 10 September 1928 – 3 October 1991), was a three-star rank general in the Pakistan Army who became the martial law administrator (MLA) of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan during military dictatorial rule of Zia- ...

* Governor of Punjab:

Ghulam Jilani Khan Ghulam Jilani Khan ( Punjabi, , 1924-1999) was a senior general of the Pakistan Army who served as the 14th Governor of Punjab Province and 11th Defence Secretary of Pakistan in the military government of President General Zia-ul-Haq. Ji ...

Governor of Sindh The governor of Sindh is the appointed head of the province of Sindh, Pakistan. The office of the governor as the head of the province is largely a ceremonial position; the executive powers lie with the Chief Secretary of Sindh, Chief Secretary ...

: S.M. Abbasi

Events

* 12 February:

1983 women's march, Lahore On 12 February 1983, a women's march was held in Lahore, Pakistan. The march was led by the Women's Action Forum (WAF) and the Punjab Women Lawyers Association. It assembled at Mall Road in Lahore to proceed toward the Lahore High Court in Pakis ...

* August, September 1983:

Movement for the Restoration of Democracy The Movement for the Restoration of Democracy (MRD; ) was a political alliance in Pakistan founded in 1981 by the political parties opposing the military government of Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, the sixth president of Pakistan. Headed by Benazir Bhut ...

* The first

F-16 The General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon is an American single-engine supersonic multirole fighter aircraft originally developed by General Dynamics for the United States Air Force (USAF). Designed as an air superiority day fighter, it e ...

is inducted into the

Pakistan Air Force The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) (; ) is the aerial warfare branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces, tasked primarily with the aerial defence of Pakistan, with a secondary role of providing air support to the Pakistan Army and Pakistan Navy when re ...

(PAF). * Pakistan conduct cold test of a nuclear device, proving the state as one of recognized nuclear weapons state. The test was not announced publicly until 1998. * The

Indian Army The Indian Army (IA) (ISO 15919, ISO: ) is the Land warfare, land-based branch and largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India is the Commander-in-Chief, Supreme Commander of the Indian Army, and its professional head ...

captures

Siachen The Siachen Glacier is a glacier located in the eastern Karakoram range of the Himalayas, just northeast of the point NJ9842 where the Line of Control between India and Pakistan ends in northeastern Kashmir. At long, it is the longest glaci ...

in a military raid.War of words as highest battlefield prepares for first tourist invasion
/ref> * December 31 – The 7.2 Hindu Kush earthquake affects northern Afghanistan and Pakistan with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (''Very strong''), killing 12–26 and injuring 60–483.

Births Birth is the act or process of bearing or bringing forth offspring, also referred to in technical contexts as parturition. In mammals, the process is initiated by hormones which cause the muscular walls of the uterus to contract, expelling the f ...

* 11 January –

Adnan Malik Adnan Malik () is a Pakistani film and television actor, director, and producer under his own company's banner, AMP. He is also WWF Pakistan's goodwill ambassador and an Asia Society, Asia 21 Fellow and Young Leader of the World. Malik has als ...

, actor, director, and model Adnan Malik is a well-known Pakistani actor, director, and model. He gained fame for his acting in dramas such as "Sadqay Tumhare" and has received multiple awards for his performances. * 26 February –

Sarwat Gilani Sarwat Gilani (; born 22 December 1982) is a Pakistani model, film, television and voice actress. Film career Gilani made her movie debut in '' Jawani Phir Nahi Aani'' where she played a pregnant Pashtun woman opposite Vasay Chaudhary. She ...

, actress and model Sarwat Gilani is a distinguished Pakistani actress and model, recognized for her roles in television dramas and films. She has appeared in numerous popular series and has established herself as a versatile actress in the industry. * 10 March –

Juggan Kazim Syeda Mehrbano Kazim (), known by the stage name Juggun "Jay" Kazim (), is a Pakistani Canadian actress, television host, and YouTube personality. She has worked in numerous Pakistani and Canadian films. She is the brand ambassador for Garnie ...

, actress, model, and television host Juggan Kazim is a Canadian-Pakistani actress, model, and television host. She has worked in various Pakistani and Canadian projects and is known for her vibrant personality and hosting skills. * 21 June –

Atif Aslam Atif Aslam (; born 12 March 1983) is a Pakistani playback singer, songwriter, composer, and actor. He has recorded many songs in both Pakistan and India, and is known for his Belting (music), vocal belting technique. Born in Wazirabad, Waziraba ...

, singer and actor Atif Aslam is one of the most famous Pakistani playback singers and actors. Known for his soulful voice and hit songs, he has also acted in films and has a significant fan following across South Asia. * 5 July –

Mahira Khan Mahira Hafeez Khan (; born 21 December 1984) is a Pakistani film and television actress. One of the most popular and highest-paid actresses of Pakistan, she is the recipient of List of awards and nominations received by Mahira Khan, several ac ...

, actress Mahira Khan is one of Pakistan's most acclaimed actresses, known for her roles in television dramas and films such as "Humsafar" and "Raees." She has won numerous awards and is celebrated for her acting talent. * 20 September –

Momina Mustehsan Momina Mustehsan (; born 5 September 1992) is a Pakistani singer. In 2017, BBC named her one of the 100 Women (BBC), 100 most influential women, and the following year, ''Forbes'' featured her among its "30 Under 30" Asia list along with nine o ...

, singer and songwriter Momina Mustehsan is a renowned Pakistani singer, songwriter, and social activist. She gained widespread popularity with her performances on Coke Studio and has since become a prominent figure in the music industry. * 15 November –

Imran Abbas Syed Imran Abbas Naqvi (born 15 October 1982) professionally known by his stage name Imran Abbas, is a Pakistani actor and model who works predominantly in Urdu television and films. Abbas made his acting debut with ''Umrao Jaan Ada'' in 20 ...

, actor and model Imran Abbas is a well-known Pakistani actor and model, famous for his roles in television dramas and Bollywood films. He is recognized for his acting skills and has a substantial fan base. * 24 November –

Anoushay Abbasi Anoushay Abbasi is a Pakistani television actress and model. She started her career as a child artist at PTV. In her acting career, she is widely known for her leading roles in the television series '' Mera Saaein 2'' (2012), '' Meri Saheli ...

, actress and model Anoushay Abbasi is a prominent Pakistani actress and model known for her roles in various television dramas and films. She has garnered acclaim for her performances and has become a popular figure in the Pakistani entertainment industry. * 30 December –

Sanam Baloch Sanam Baloch Hisbani or Jatoi (, ) (born 14 July 1986) credited as Sanam Baloch is a Pakistani actress and television presenter. She has hosted various television shows, such as ''Sanam Small Room'' on KTN and the morning show on Samaa TV. A ...

, actress and television presenter Sanam Baloch is a popular Pakistani actress and television presenter. She has hosted various morning shows and has acted in several successful television dramas, earning acclaim for her work in the industry.

Deaths Death is the end of life; the irreversible cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism. Death eventually and inevitably occurs in all organisms. The remains of a former organism normally begin to decompose sho ...

* 6 December –

Mir Gul Khan Nasir Gul Khan Naseer ( Balochi:; Urdu: ) also known as Malek o-Sho'arā Balochistan ( Balochi:; Urdu:); 14 May 1914 – 6 December 1983) was a Pakistani politician, poet, historian, and journalist from Balochistan. Most of his work is in Balochi langu ...

, politician and poet from Balochistan, Pakistan.

References

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1980s in Pakistan Years of the 20th century in Pakistan