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Musharraf
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Riots, shots as anti-China unrest grows
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| Mar.9 |
Anti-Musharraf parties to share power
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| Feb.18 |
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Musharraf party 'lagging in poll' The opposition parties are well ahead in the country's elections. The ruling PML-Q would be consigned to the opposition if results were confirmed
| Jan.2 |
Government delays elections
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| Dec.30 |
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Bhutto's son to lead her party 19-year-old Bilawal Zardari will succeed her as chairman of the Pakistan People's Party, which will take part in upcoming elections
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Afghanistan expels top UN and EU officials
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| Dec.15 |
Musharraf lifts emergency rule
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| Nov.28 |
Musharraf sworn in for second term
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| Nov.27 |
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Musharraf steps down as army chief In a highly emotional speech, Pakistani President stepped down from his position as army chief, announcing his retirement
| Nov.25 |
Nawaz Sharif arrives in Pakistan
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| Nov.9 |
Ex-PM Bhutto under house arrest
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| Nov.4 |
Police beat up lawyers. Karachi
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| Nov.3 |
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Musharraf imposes emergency rule President Pervez Musharraf has declared emergency rule and suspended the constitution. Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry has been replaced
| Oct.18 |
Thousands throng Bhutto on return. Karachi
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| Oct.6 |
Musharraf 'elected for third term'
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100,000 protest junta
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| Sep.10 |
Sharif deported after brief return
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HIV medics released to Bulgaria
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PM Gillani vows to free judges
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| Mar.22 |
Pakistan People's Party nominates new PM
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Riots, shots as anti-China unrest grows
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| Mar.9 |
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Anti-Musharraf parties to share power Shortly after making their coalition official, main opposition parties called on President Musharraf to immediately convene parliament
| Feb.24 |
| Pakistan 'sparks YouTube outage' |
| Feb.21 |
| Leaders agree on coalition |
| Feb.20 |
| Musharraf reaches out to rivals |
| Feb.19 |
| Bhutto party in coalition offer |
| Feb.18 |
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Musharraf party 'lagging in poll' ![]()
| Feb.15 |
| Musharraf warns against protests |
| Feb.9 |
| Blast at election rally |
| Jan.22 |
| Bhutto's niece: End 'dynastic' cronyism |
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Opposition sweep to victory
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| Jan.8 |
| Bhutto's son: Democracy is revenge |
| Jan.2 |
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Government delays elections Musharraf said that British investigators are heading to Pakistan to help clear up the confusion surrounding assassination of Benazir Bhutto
| Jan.1 |
Bhutto had vote warning for U.S.
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| Early poll 'impossible' |
| Dec.30 |
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Bhutto's son to lead her party ![]()
| Dec.29 |
| Bhutto party to discuss successor |
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| Musharraf cracks down on rioters |
| Dec.28 |
| Nawaz Sharif to visit Bhutto tomb |
| Dec.27 |
Bhutto's body flown home
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Afghanistan expels top UN and EU officials
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| Dec.15 |
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Musharraf lifts emergency rule President lifted a 6-week-old state of emergency and said that he imposed it as a last resort to save Pakistan from destruction
| Dec.9 |
| Sharif's party to contest polls |
| Dec.3 |
| Bhutto and Sharif plan poll demands |
| Nov.29 |
| US hails Pakistan leader's pledge |
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Musharraf vows to end emergency
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| Nov.28 |
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Musharraf sworn in for second term President Musharraf was given the oath of office by newly-installed chief justice at a ceremony in the presidential palace
| Nov.27 |
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Musharraf steps down as army chief Map of Rawalpindi Pakistan
| Nov.26 |
| Musharraf to quit army 'this week' |
| Nov.25 |
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Nawaz Sharif arrives in Pakistan Former prime minister and opposition figure Nawaz Sharif arrived in Lahore, where he plans to directly participate in upcoming elections
| Nov.22 |
Commonwealth suspends Pakistan. Uganda
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| Court upholds Musharraf election |
| Nov.20 |
| Election date set |
| Nov.19 |
| Anti-Musharraf petitions rejected |
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Former Khmer Rouge leader arrested
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| Nov.17 |
US tells Musharraf to step back
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| U.S. envoy meets with Pakistani leader |
| Nov.16 |
| Bhutto rejects new interim cabinet |
| Nov.15 |
| Bhutto 'freed from house arrest' |
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| Musharraf set to unveil new team |
| Nov.13 |
| Bhutto to Musharraf: Step down |
| Nov.12 |
| Police tighten cordon on Bhutto |
| Nov.11 |
| Turmoil raises concern for nukes |
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| Musharraf: I am safeguarding Pakistan |
| Nov.9 |
| State of emergency 'to be lifted' |
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| Ex-PM Bhutto under house arrest Pakistani opposition leader has been placed under house arrest and her home surrounded by security forces
| Nov.8 |
Bhutto house surrounded by police
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| Musharraf sets election deadline |
| Nov.6 |
| UN chief and Pakistan envoy clash |
| Nov.5 |
US warns Pakistan over emergency. Washington
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| Pakistan 'to keep elections date' |
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| U.S. to Musharraf: Cut army ties |
| Nov.4 |
Police beat up lawyers Karachi: Police have baton-charged a rally by lawyers protesting outside the High Court against the state of emergency
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| Emergency may delay poll |
| Nov.3 |
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Musharraf imposes emergency rule ![]()
| Oct.26 |
| Bhutto visits ancestral village |
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Talks hope as Suu Kyi leaves home
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| Oct.19 |
| Bhutto determined to contest poll |
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| Musharraf condemns Bhutto attack |
| Oct.18 |
| Thousands throng Bhutto on return Karachi: Vowing to help return democracy to Pakistan, former Prime Minister ended 8 years of self-imposed exile and returned to her native country
| Oct.17 |
| Crowds gather for Bhutto return |
| Oct.6 |
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Musharraf 'elected for third term' Supreme Court could still choose to disqualify the U.S.-backed general, effectively holding the country in political limbo
| Oct.5 |
| Pakistan ready for controversial vote |
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| Musharraf faces election setback |
| Oct.4 |
Bhutto upbeat over power-sharing. London
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Korean leaders sign declaration
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| Bhutto: Corruption charges remain |
| Sep.28 |
Musharraf wins ruling on army role
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100,000 protest junta
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| Sep.17 |
Musharraf to 'give up army post'
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| Sep.14 |
| Ex-PM Bhutto names return date |
| Sep.10 |
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Sharif deported after brief return Former Pakistani Prime Minister's attempt to return to Pakistan ended quickly as police ordered him to board a flight for Saudi Arabia
| Sep.9 |
| Exiled ex-PM Sharif heads home |
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| Sharif's supporters 'rounded up' |
| Sep.1 |
Bhutto announces Pakistan return. London
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| Aug.30 |
Sharif names Pakistan return date. London
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| No decision yet from Musharraf on army |
| Aug.23 |
| Ex-PM Sharif to return |
| Aug.13 |
| Pakistan marks 60th anniversary |
| Aug.11 |
| Musharraf 'to join Afghan jirga' |
| Aug.9 |
| Rice sways Musharraf on emergency |
| Jul.28 |
| Musharraf in talks with Bhutto |
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HIV medics released to Bulgaria
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| Jul.20 |
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Supreme Court reinstates top judge Court reinstated Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry, dealing a political blow to President Gen. Pervez Musharraf
| Jul.17 |
Deadly blast hits Islamabad rally
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| Jul.10 |
Red Mosque rebel cleric killed in crossfire
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| Jul.4 |
| Mosque leader's burqa plan fails |
| May.12 |
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33 killed during massive clashes Karachi: Many of those killed during clashes between pro-government supporters and opposition were supporters of deposed Chief Justice Chaudhry
| Mar.19 |
| Judges quit in furore |
| Mar.16 |
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Tear gas used on lawyers Police arrested opposition politicians and raided a TV station ahead of a court hearing of the country's dismissed top judge
| Mar.12 |
Country's top judge suspended Lawyers protest against Musharraf. They have boycotted courts across Pakistan in protest at President's
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N. Korea agrees to nuclear disarmament
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| Nov.15 |
| Pakistan votes to amend rape laws |
| Oct.7 |
| Quake victims honoured |
| Sep.30 |
| India: Pakistan behind Mumbai bombings |
| Sep.21 |
| 'U.S. threatened to bomb us' Musharraf: Musharraf: U.S. threatened to bomb Pakistan back to the Stone Age if he did not help war on terror
| Sep.5 |
| 'Taleban' in peace deal Pakistan has signed North Waziristan accord with pro-Taleban militants on the Afghan border to end the unrest
| Mar.4 |
| Bush, Musharraf show solidarity |
| Mar.3 |
| US President visits Pakistan |
| Feb.19 |
Arrests, tear gas halt cartoon protests
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| Feb.15 |
3 die in new caricatures protests
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| Feb.14 |
| 2 dead in cartoon rioting |
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Cartoon protests turn deadly
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Danish, Norwegian embassies ablaze
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| Jan.14 |
| 'Zawahiri' strike sparks protest |
| Nov.19 |
Aid pledges top $5.4bn
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| Oct.19 |
Annan pleads for more quake aid. UN
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| Oct.18 |
| India hails Pakistani quake plan |
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| Open up Kashmir, Pakistan urges |
| Oct.10 |
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Frustration over aid delivery Frustration is mounting over the pace of relief efforts in the quake zone with remote regions still not accessible
| Sep.1 |
Israel, Pakistan hold first talks. Istanbul
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| Jul.29 |
| Madrassa foreigners 'must leave' |
| Apr.18 |
| India and Pakistan say peace 'irreversible' |
| Oct.25 |
| Musharraf urges Kashmir rethink |
| Jun.27 |
| Upbeat end to South Asia talks |
| May.22 |
| Commonwealth reinstates Pakistan |
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Singh named PM-designate
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| Feb.17 |
| India, Pakistan agree on framework |
| Jan.4 |
India, Pakistan leaders meet
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First Manned Space Flight Ends in Success
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| Jul.15 |
| India, Pakistan cordial summit |
| Jun.20 |
| Musharraf assumes presidency |
| Jan.2 |
Government delays elections Musharraf said that British investigators are heading to Pakistan to help clear up the confusion surrounding assassination of Benazir Bhutto
| Jan.1 |
Early poll 'impossible' |
2007 |
| Dec.9 |
Sharif's party to contest polls |
| Dec.3 |
Bhutto and Sharif plan poll demands |
| Nov.20 |
Election date set |
| Nov.8 |
Musharraf sets election deadline |
| Nov.5 |
Pakistan 'to keep elections date' |
| Nov.4 |
Emergency may delay poll |
| Oct.19 |
Bhutto determined to contest poll |
| Oct.6 |
Musharraf 'elected for third term' Supreme Court could still choose to disqualify the U.S.-backed general, effectively holding the country in political limbo
| Oct.5 |
Pakistan ready for controversial vote |
| Oct.5 |
Musharraf faces election setback |
2004 |
| Oct.25 |
Musharraf urges Kashmir rethink |
2008 |
| Mon. |
Ministers set to resign Ministers belonging to PML-N, one of the main parties, are set to hand in their resignations, just 3 months after general elections
| Mon. |
Government set to split
| Mar.9 |
Anti-Musharraf parties to share power Shortly after making their coalition official, main opposition parties called on President Musharraf to immediately convene parliament
| Feb.21 |
Leaders agree on coalition |
2007 |
| Nov.16 |
Bhutto rejects new interim cabinet |
2007 |
| Jul.10 |
Red Mosque rebel cleric killed in crossfire
| Jul.4 |
Mosque leader's burqa plan fails |
2005 |
| Jul.29 |
Madrassa foreigners 'must leave' |
2008 |
| May. 2 |
Fired judges getting jobs back
2007 |
| Nov.22 |
Court upholds Musharraf election |
| Nov.19 |
Anti-Musharraf petitions rejected |
| Sep.28 |
Musharraf wins ruling on army role
| Jul.20 |
Supreme Court reinstates top judge Court reinstated Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry, dealing a political blow to President Gen. Pervez Musharraf
| Mar.19 |
Judges quit in furore |
| Mar.12 |
Country's top judge suspended Lawyers protest against Musharraf. They have boycotted courts across Pakistan in protest at President's
2006 |
| Nov.15 |
Pakistan votes to amend rape laws |
2007 |
| Aug.13 |
Pakistan marks 60th anniversary |
2008 |
| Feb.15 |
Musharraf warns against protests |
| Jan.1 |
Bhutto had vote warning for U.S.
2007 |
| Nov.5 |
US warns Pakistan over emergency. Washington
2008 |
| Apr. 17 |
UN warns Pakistan on refugee plan |
2007 |
| Oct.18 |
Thousands throng Bhutto on return Karachi: Vowing to help return democracy to Pakistan, former Prime Minister ended 8 years of self-imposed exile and returned to her native country
| Sep.1 |
Bhutto announces Pakistan return. London
2006 |
| Sep.5 |
'Taleban' in peace deal Pakistan has signed North Waziristan accord with pro-Taleban militants on the Afghan border to end the unrest
2005 |
| Apr.18 |
India and Pakistan say peace 'irreversible' |
2004 |
| Feb.17 |
India, Pakistan agree on framework |
2007 |
| Nov.17 |
U.S. envoy meets with Pakistani leader |
| Oct.26 |
Bhutto visits ancestral village |
2006 |
| Mar.4 |
Bush, Musharraf show solidarity |
| Mar.3 |
US President visits Pakistan |
2001 |
| Jul.15 |
India, Pakistan cordial summit |
2008 |
| Feb.24 |
Pakistan 'sparks YouTube outage' |
2007 |
| Dec.15 |
Musharraf lifts emergency rule President lifted a 6-week-old state of emergency and said that he imposed it as a last resort to save Pakistan from destruction
| Nov.15 |
Bhutto 'freed from house arrest' |
| Nov.12 |
Police tighten cordon on Bhutto |
| Nov.11 |
Musharraf: I am safeguarding Pakistan |
| Nov.9 |
State of emergency 'to be lifted' |
| Nov.9 |
Ex-PM Bhutto under house arrest Pakistani opposition leader has been placed under house arrest and her home surrounded by security forces
| Nov.8 |
Bhutto house surrounded by police
| Nov.6 |
UN chief and Pakistan envoy clash |
| Nov.4 |
Police beat up lawyers Karachi: Police have baton-charged a rally by lawyers protesting outside the High Court against the state of emergency
| Nov.3 |
Musharraf imposes emergency rule ![]()
| Sep.9 |
Sharif's supporters 'rounded up' |
2008 |
| Apr. 30 |
Hopes as talks continue. United Arab Emirates
| Apr. 30 |
Parties seek judges deal
2007 |
| Nov.17 |
US tells Musharraf to step back
| Jul.28 |
Musharraf in talks with Bhutto |
2005 |
| Sep.1 |
Israel, Pakistan hold first talks. Istanbul
2004 |
| Jun.27 |
Upbeat end to South Asia talks |
| Jan.4 |
India, Pakistan leaders meet
2007 |
| Nov.22 |
Commonwealth suspends Pakistan. Uganda
2008 |
| Mar.25 |
Musharraf swears in old foe as new PM |
| Mar.22 |
Pakistan People's Party nominates new PM
| Feb.20 |
Musharraf reaches out to rivals |
| Jan.22 |
Bhutto's niece: End 'dynastic' cronyism |
| Jan.8 |
Bhutto's son: Democracy is revenge |
2007 |
| Dec.30 |
Bhutto's son to lead her party ![]()
| Dec.28 |
Nawaz Sharif to visit Bhutto tomb |
| Nov.28 |
Musharraf sworn in for second term President Musharraf was given the oath of office by newly-installed chief justice at a ceremony in the presidential palace
| Nov.27 |
Musharraf steps down as army chief Map of Rawalpindi Pakistan
| Nov.26 |
Musharraf to quit army 'this week' |
| Nov.25 |
Nawaz Sharif arrives in Pakistan Former prime minister and opposition figure Nawaz Sharif arrived in Lahore, where he plans to directly participate in upcoming elections
| Nov.15 |
Musharraf set to unveil new team |
| Nov.13 |
Bhutto to Musharraf: Step down |
| Nov.5 |
U.S. to Musharraf: Cut army ties |
| Sep.17 |
Musharraf to 'give up army post'
| Sep.14 |
Ex-PM Bhutto names return date |
| Sep.10 |
Sharif deported after brief return Former Pakistani Prime Minister's attempt to return to Pakistan ended quickly as police ordered him to board a flight for Saudi Arabia
| Sep.9 |
Exiled ex-PM Sharif heads home |
| Aug.30 |
Sharif names Pakistan return date. London
| Aug.30 |
No decision yet from Musharraf on army |
| Aug.23 |
Ex-PM Sharif to return |
2001 |
| Jun.20 |
Musharraf assumes presidency |
2008 |
| Feb.9 |
Blast at election rally |
2007 |
| Dec.29 |
Musharraf cracks down on rioters |
| Jul.17 |
Deadly blast hits Islamabad rally
| May.12 |
33 killed during massive clashes Karachi: Many of those killed during clashes between pro-government supporters and opposition were supporters of deposed Chief Justice Chaudhry
| Mar.16 |
Tear gas used on lawyers Police arrested opposition politicians and raided a TV station ahead of a court hearing of the country's dismissed top judge
2006 |
| Feb.19 |
Arrests, tear gas halt cartoon protests
| Feb.15 |
3 die in new caricatures protests
| Feb.14 |
2 dead in cartoon rioting |
| Jan.14 |
'Zawahiri' strike sparks protest |
2008 |
| Sun. |
Judge row puts coalition in danger
| Mar.24 |
PM Gillani vows to free judges
| Feb.19 |
Bhutto party in coalition offer |
2007 |
| Dec.29 |
Bhutto party to discuss successor |
| Nov.29 |
US hails Pakistan leader's pledge |
| Nov.29 |
Musharraf vows to end emergency
| Oct.19 |
Musharraf condemns Bhutto attack |
| Oct.17 |
Crowds gather for Bhutto return |
| Oct.3 |
Bhutto: Corruption charges remain |
| Aug.11 |
Musharraf 'to join Afghan jirga' |
| Aug.9 |
Rice sways Musharraf on emergency |
2006 |
| Sep.30 |
India: Pakistan behind Mumbai bombings |
| Sep.21 |
'U.S. threatened to bomb us' Musharraf: Musharraf: U.S. threatened to bomb Pakistan back to the Stone Age if he did not help war on terror
2005 |
| Oct.18 |
India hails Pakistani quake plan |
| Oct.18 |
Open up Kashmir, Pakistan urges |
2004 |
| May.22 |
Commonwealth reinstates Pakistan |
2007 |
| Nov.11 |
Turmoil raises concern for nukes |
2007 |
| Oct.4 |
Bhutto upbeat over power-sharing. London
2007 |
| Dec.27 |
Bhutto's body flown home
2006 |
| Oct.7 |
Quake victims honoured |
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