2 January 1965Presidential ElectionMuhammad Ayub Khan
Ayub Khan defeats Fatima Jinnah in an indirect presidential election.
Historical records for Pakistan in 1965, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Ayub Khan defeats Fatima Jinnah in an indirect presidential election.
Ayub Khan continues as President following the 1965 indirect election.
Nur Khan assumes command of the Pakistan Air Force only weeks before the 1965 war with India.
Ayub Khan's government backs Operation Gibraltar, an infiltration campaign intended to stimulate an uprising in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Ayub Khan's government opens Operation Grand Slam against the Akhnoor sector after fighting expands in Kashmir.
Akhtar Hussain Malik launches Operation Grand Slam and advances through the Chhamb sector toward Akhnoor.
Akhtar Hussain Malik is removed from command of Operation Grand Slam after its initial advances.
Yahya Khan takes command of Operation Grand Slam after Akhtar Hussain Malik is replaced.
Musa Khan directs army operations as Indian forces cross the international border toward Lahore.
Ayub Khan accepts the United Nations-backed ceasefire that halts major fighting between Pakistan and India.
Yahya Khan continues the Grand Slam advance toward Akhnoor, but the operation fails to achieve its main objective.
Nur Khan directs Pakistan Air Force operations from a force centered on important bases including Sargodha.
Nur Khan commands the Pakistan Air Force throughout the September war and personally flies operational missions.
Musa Khan oversees Pakistani ground operations as heavy fighting develops around Sialkot.
Pervez Musharraf serves as a second lieutenant in the 16th Field Artillery Regiment during the 1965 war with India.
Pervez Musharraf serves as a second lieutenant in the 16th Field Artillery Regiment during the 1965 war with India.
Musa Khan directs the Pakistan Army as Commander in Chief during the 1965 war with India.
Pervez Musharraf serves during the 1965 conflict in which the Battle of Asal Uttar becomes a major setback for Pakistan.
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