Muhammad Zia ul Haq became the _ President of Pakistan:

A. 4th
B. 6th
C. 7th
D. 9th

  • He was a Pakistani military general who became the President of Pakistan after seizing power in a coup in 1977 and ruled until his death in 1988.
  • Zia introduced Islamization policies, enforcing Islamic laws and shaping Pakistan’s legal and social systems around Islamic principles.
  • His era saw significant involvement in the Afghan-Soviet war, with Pakistan playing a key role alongside the United States in supporting Afghan Mujahideen fighters.