In Pakistan , ruling Generals Muhammad Zia - ul - Haq ( 1977 -- 1988 ) .
Pervez Musharraf ( 1999 -- 2008 ) have held referendums to elect themselves President of Pakistan for additional terms forbidden by the constitution .
In Pakistan , ruling Generals Muhammad Zia - ul - Haq ( 1977 -- 1988 ) and Pervez Musharraf ( 1999 -- 2008 ) have held referendums to elect themselves President of Pakistan for additional terms forbidden by the constitution .