Events from the year 1998 in Pakistan.
Incumbents Federal government President: Wasim Sajjad (acting) (until 1 January), Muhammad Rafiq Tarar (starting 1 January) Prime Minister: Nawaz Sharif Chief Justice: Ajmal Mian
Governors Governor of Balochistan – Miangul Aurangzeb Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – Arif Bangash Governor of Punjab – Shahid Hamid Governor of Sindh – Moinuddin Haider
Events The fifth census of Pakistan is compiled. The Australian cricket team begin their first successful tour May 28 – The first nuclear test — Codename Chagai-I — was conducted and supervised by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) on May 28, 1998 Ras Koh Chaghi, Baluchistan. May 30 – The second nuclear test — Codename Chagai-II — was conducted and supervised by the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) on May 30, 1998. Japan and other nations to impose economic sanctions. Pakistan celebrates Youm-e-Takbir annually.
Movie Choorian - one of the highest grossing film of all times in Pakistan was released. Pakistani films of 1998
Music Azadi album was released in India in February 1998 by EMI. Dosti was released by Junoon in Pakistan.
Births 10 August - Azam Khan, cricketer. 4 October - Shadab Khan, cricketer.
Deaths
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