Political Development Of Pakistan (2005-2012)

2005 :-

1.      Pakistan-Japan Relations : In May 2005 Japanese PM Junichiro Koizumi came over a two day trip to Pakistan, during his trip many issues were discussed between the two nations and a joint declaration was signed between the two, announcing their commitment to cooperation.

2.      KPK Assembly : In July 2005 the KPK Assembly (known as NWPF Assembly by then) passed the ''Hasba Bill'', with a majority vote.

3.      ''Earthquake-8th Oct 2005'' : On 8th Oct 2005, a 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes in the northern part of Pakistan, Pakistan government announces the official death toll of the quake as about 73,000 casualties. Pakistan President appeals for international help on 10th Oct.

2006 :- 

1.      Pakistan-US Terms : US President G W Bush1 arrives in Islamabad during his first ever visit to Pakistan, discussions were made to strengthen the relationships. President Musharraf expects US President to resolve Kashmir issue using his power of influence. An agreement was also signed between the two nations for trade security.

2.      Pakistan-UK Relations : PM Shaukut Aziz went on three day official visit to Britain. promoting economic, cultural and defense r elations between the two countries.

3.      New State Bank Governor : Dr.Shamshad Akhtar assumes the office of the State Bank Governor, as the''first woman governor of State Bank of Pakistan''.

4.      ''Bhasha Dam'' : President Pervez Musharraf lays the foundation stone of ''Daimir-Bhasha Dam'' in April 2006.

5.      Charter of Democracy : A charter of democracy was signed between the two former Prime Ministers of Pakistan; Benazir Bhutto & Nawaz Sharif, in London.

6.      Women Protection Bill : A ''Women Protection Bill'' was passed in 2006, claiming for maximum women rights , for women who are victims of harassment and abuse. Under the bill ordinance 1600 women from 55jails across the country were released.

7.      Bugti Operation : On 26th Aug, Nawab Akbar Bugti was killed in a military operation, when his residing cave was shelled by air strikes. He was accused of being a warlord and running his own militia called as’ Baluchistan Liberation Army'', by the Pakistan Government.

2007 :-

1.      Assassination Attempts :- In July 2007 there was another assassination attempt, when an unknown group fired at Musharraf's plane as it just took off from the runway, in Rawalpindi.

2.      Siege of ''Lal Masjid'' : Gun ship battle erupted between the lal Masjid -Red Mosque supporters and military forces. Lal Masjid was accused of being ''pro-Taliban''.

3.      Dismissal of Chief Justice of Pakistan : Musharraf suspended the Chief Justice of Pakistan ,Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, and imposed corruptions charges against him. Lawyers all over Pakistan protested against this suspension, under the ''Judicial Activism Campaign''.

4.      Return of B.B  : Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto returned back to Pakistan in Oct 2007, after her 8 year long self-exile.

5.      Imposition of Emergency : On 3rd November 2007 President Musharraf declared emergency law in the country, due to rising militant violence. Telephone signals and Television channels were blocked in many cities. Emergency rule was lifted on 16th Dec, with the restoration of Constitution.

6.      Caretaker Government : Senate chairman Mian Muhammad Soomro took oath as caretaker prime ministeron the completion of five year government term

7.      Swat Evacuation : Thousands of people escape the Swat district, when a military operation started between Pakistan Army and Pro-Taliban Militants.

8.      Army Resignation : General Musharraf resigns from the office of ''chief of army staff'' and was succeeded over by General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani.

9.      Nawaz Sharif's Return : Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif returned back to Pakistan after 7 years of forced exile.

10.  B.B's Election Campaign & Assassination :Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto began her election campaign in Dec, for 2008 General Elections. She was assassinated on 27th Dec 2007, during her election campaign in Rawalpindi.

2008 :-

1.      2008 General Elections : The Election Commission announces the Election date as 18th Feb,2008 ,instead of 8th Jan due to B.B's death/assassination. PPP ranked as the highest polled party, and named the former Parliament Speaker-Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani, as the candidate for the next Prime Minister.

2.      Impeachment Movement & Resignation :In Aug 2008 PPP &PML-N agreed to force Musharraf, to step down from president ship, and thus began the impeachment movement. Pervez Musharraf stepped down as President of Pakistan on 18th Aug 2008. Mian Muhammad Soomro took over as the acting president.

3.       President Zardari :On 6th Sept, Asif Ali Zardari wins the presidential election with 481 votes, and on 9th Sept he took oath as the President of Pakistan.

2009 :-

1.      Restoration of Chief Justice : PM Yousaf Raza Gillani announces the restoration of the deposed Chief Justice ,Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, and other judges.

2.      Truce with Taliban : Pakistan Govt. announced a truce with Taliban, accepting a system of Islamic Law in the Swat Valley.

3.      Operation Rah-e-Rast : Pakistan Aemy launched Operation Rah -e- Rast, and cleared Swat Valley of all Taliban elements. It is regarded as one of the most successful counter-insurgency operations of modern times.

4.      GHQ Attacks : In Oct 2009, Militants dressed in army fatigues, armed with automatic weapons, breached the perimeters of army headquarters in Rawalpindi, in a raid that left 23 people dead and set off a 20 hours siege.

2010 :-

1.      Adoption of 18th Amendment : Pakistan adopted 18th amendment in the Constitution, stripping President Asif Ali Zardari of key powers.

2.      Devastating Floods : Due to outrageous monsoon rainfalls, extensive flooding killed more than 20 million people ; as per information given by PM Yousaf Raza Gillani to the UN.

3.      All Pakistan Muslim League : Former President Pervez Musharraf launches his political party at a club in London named as ''ALL PAKISTAN MUSLIM LEAGUE''. During the launch, Musharraf apologizes for the ''negative actions’’ he took, whilst in power.

4.      US Military Aid : US Secretary of States Hillary Clinton announces the American Aid of 2 million US$ as ''military aid''.

2011 :-

1.      Salman Taseer Assassinated : In January Punjab Governor was shot down by his own bodyguard in Islamabad. His killer Malik Mumtaz Qadri claims his murder due to his opposition to the blasphemy law in Pakistan.

2.      Raymond Davis Incident : US Diplomat Raymond Davis killed two Pakistani men on motorbike in Lahore, allegedly in self defense.

3.      Shahbaz Bhatti's Assassination : Minister of Minority Affairs, Shahbaz Bhatti was assassinated in Islamabad.

4.      Death of Osama Bin Laden : On May 2nd 2011 Al-Qaeda's former head ''Osama Bin Laden'' was killed in US Military Operation code-name ''Operation Neptune Spear'', by Special US Commando forces, in Abbotabad, Pakistan.

5.       Memogate Controversy :Pakistan Ambassador to US, Hussain Haqani resigns ! following claims of his alleged affiliation with the ''Memogate Controversy''.

2012 :-

1.      Prime Minister's Disqualification : Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani was disqualified over a contempt of court conviction, by the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Instead ''Raja Pervez Ashraf'' was elected as the new Prime Minister in June 2012.