Pakistan Winning Some and Losing Some

Monday, Mar. 11, 1985
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In the past, elections have been a traumatic event in Pakistan. The 1970 polls, the first held in the country following partition in 1947, led to war with India and the loss of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The second, in 1977, triggered popular unrest and the ouster of Prime Minister Bhutto and brought the imposition of martial law. The 1985 elections, according to Zia, may lead to a restoration of civilian rule, but he refuses to name a date.

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