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Pakistan is founded and First Indo-Pakistan War Starts
Pakistan was created as the world’s first homeland for Muslims. The State of Swat joins Pakistan but keeps a special status. The First Indo-Pakistan War takes place between India and Pakistan. -
Muhammad Ali Jinnah Dies
Mohammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, dies. -
Pakistan's First Prime Minister is Assassinated
Pakistan’s first Prime Minister, Liaquat Ali Khan, was assassinated. -
Pakistan is Declared an Islamic Republic
Constitution declares Pakistan an Islamic republic. -
General Ayub Khan Seizes Power
General Ayub Khan seizes power in Pakistan’s first military coup and martial law is declared. -
The Second Indo-Pakistan War Takes Place
The Second Indo-Pakistan War takes place. -
Pakistan's First National Elections Take Place
Pakistan’s first national elections are held. -
The Third Indo-Pakistan War Take Place
The Third Indo-Pakistan War takes place and East Pakistan becomes independent Bangladesh. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto becomes the first elected prime minister. -
General Zia ul-Haq Takes Power
General Zia ul-Haq takes power in military coup. -
The Russian Soviets Invade Afghanistan
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto is hanged and the Russian Soviets invade Afghanistan. -
General Zia Dies in a Plane Crash
General Zia and senior army officers are killed in a plane crash. Elections are held and Benazir Bhutto becomes the first female prime minister in the Islamic world. -
The Soviets Leave Afghanistan
The Russian Soviets completely withdraw from Afghanistan. -
Benazir Bhutto's Government is Dismissed
Benazir Bhutto’s government is dismissed. -
Nawaz Sharif Takes Office
Nawaz Sharif becomes prime minister. -
Nawak Sharif Resigns From the Army
Nawaz Sharif is forced to resign by the army. The Second Benazir Bhutto government starts. -
Nawaz Shariff Forms the Second Government
Nawaz Sharif forms the second government. -
The Taliban Takes Over Kabul
The Taliban takes power in Kabul. That same year the Second Benazir Bhutto government is dismissed. -
Pakistan and India Conduct Nuclear Tests
India and Pakistan conduct nuclear tests. -
Benazir Bhutto is Convicted of Corruption
Benazir Bhutto and her husband Asif Ali Zardari are convicted of corruption. Benazir goes into exile in London and her husband is jailed. -
Al-Queda Attacks The World Trade Center
Al Qaeda attacks the World Trade Center and Pentagon. U.S. bombing in Afghanistan starts. The Taliban government is overthrown. Osama bin Laden escapes to Pakistan. -
First Drone Attack on Pakistan
The first attack on Pakistan by a U.S. drone occurs. Zardari, Benazir’s husband, goes into exile in Dubai. -
Massive Earthquake in Pakistan
Maulana Fazlullah starts his radio broadcasts in Swat. A massive earthquake in Pakistan kills more than 700,000 people. -
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The Taliban Influence Spreads
The Taliban extends his influence across Swat. -
Benazir Bhutto is Assassinated
Benazir Bhutto returns to Pakistan. The Pakistan Taliban is launched. Benazir Bhutto is assassinated. -
Benazir's Husband is Elected
Zaradari, Benazir’s husband, becomes president. -
Fuzallah Orders Girl's Schools to Close
On January 15, Fazullah announces all girls’ schools are forcefully closed in Swat. In February, the Pakistani government agrees a peace accord with the Taliban. However in April, the agreement breaks down as the Taliban take over Swat. The Pakistani army starts military operations against the Taliban in Swat in May. And in July, the Pakistan government declares the Taliban cleared from Swat. -
Flooding Occurs in Swat
Floods across Pakistan kill 2,000 people. -
Osama Bin Laden is Killed
The governor of Punjab, Salman Taseer was assassinated. Osama bin Laden was killed in Abbottabad by U.S. Navy Seals. -
Malala is Shot
On October 9, Malala was shot on her way home from school. -
Malala Address the United Nations
Elections go ahead despite Taliban violence. Malala addresses the UN in New York and calls for free education for all children.
