1988 in Pakistan

Incumbents

Federal government

• President: Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, Ghulam Ishaq Khan
• Prime Minister: Muhammad Khan Junejo, Benazir Bhutto
• Chief Justice: Mohammad Haleem

  Events

• April – Ojhri Camp, The ammunition Depot located at ojhri camp Rawalpindi mysteriously exploded on 10 April 1988 at 1000 hrs. Rockets fired randomly in every direction, killing many people and destroying many houses the city of Rawalpindi.
• May _ General Zia, attacked Shia Muslims of Gilgit Baltistan with support of terrorists.
• August – General Zia, the U.S. ambassador and top Pakistan army officials die in mysterious air crash on 17 August. General Zia's death in 1988 ends an 11-year military rule.
• November – Benazir Bhutto's PPP wins the general election.