Pakistan Military Coup Overthrows Bhutto, Martial Law Begins July 5, 1977
The Pakistan Armed Forces under Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq seize power in Operation Fair Play and begin 11 years of martial law. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the first elected Prime Minister of Pakistan, is overthrown. Date: July 5, 1977 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 5 π Events on this day in 1977 π …