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When was the referendum on ‘the Islamisation policy of Gen Zia-ul-Haq, and to extend his presidential term by five years’ held?

ADecember 19, 1986

BDecember 19, 1984

CDecember 19, 1987

DDecember 19, 1982

Correct answer

B. December 19, 1984

Explanation

Zia was “forced to deny this allegation publicly and denounce the Ahmadis as kafirs (infidels)”. In 1984 a referendum was held on Zia, the Islamization program, and giving him a five-year presidential term. Official results reported 97.7 in favor and voter participation of 60%.