1978 in Pakistan
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Incumbents
- President: Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry (until 16 September), Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq (starting 16 September)
Events
- 18 June - The Karakoram Highway is completed.[1]
Sports
Cricket
- 16 October - Test cricket debut of Kapil Dev, India vs. Pakistan at Faisalabad.
- 19 June - Ian Botham takes 8-34 vs. Pakistan, his best Test cricket bowling.
- 1 June - Test cricket debut of David Gower, vs. Pakistan at Edgbaston Cricket Ground, scores 58.
Hockey
- 24 November - The first Champions Trophy held in Lahore is won by Pakistan.[2]
See also
References
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