Presidential Election
Ayub Khan defeats Fatima Jinnah in an indirect presidential election.
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1965 in Pakistan
Explore 18 historical events and records for Pakistan in 1965.
Historical records for Pakistan in 1965
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June
President of Pakistan
Ayub Khan continues as President following the 1965 indirect election.
July
Air Force Command
Nur Khan assumes command of the Pakistan Air Force only weeks before the 1965 war with India.
August
Operation Gibraltar
Ayub Khan's government backs Operation Gibraltar, an infiltration campaign intended to stimulate an uprising in Indian-administered Kashmir.
September
Operation Grand Slam
Ayub Khan's government opens Operation Grand Slam against the Akhnoor sector after fighting expands in Kashmir.
Operation Grand Slam
Akhtar Hussain Malik launches Operation Grand Slam and advances through the Chhamb sector toward Akhnoor.
Command Transfer
Akhtar Hussain Malik is removed from command of Operation Grand Slam after its initial advances.
Operation Grand Slam
Yahya Khan takes command of Operation Grand Slam after Akhtar Hussain Malik is replaced.
Defence of Lahore
Musa Khan directs army operations as Indian forces cross the international border toward Lahore.
Ceasefire
Ayub Khan accepts the United Nations-backed ceasefire that halts major fighting between Pakistan and India.
Advance toward Akhnoor
Yahya Khan continues the Grand Slam advance toward Akhnoor, but the operation fails to achieve its main objective.
Air Defence
Nur Khan directs Pakistan Air Force operations from a force centered on important bases including Sargodha.
Air War
Nur Khan commands the Pakistan Air Force throughout the September war and personally flies operational missions.
Sialkot Front
Musa Khan oversees Pakistani ground operations as heavy fighting develops around Sialkot.
Other events (month unknown)
2nd Lieutenant-Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf serves as a second lieutenant in the 16th Field Artillery Regiment during the 1965 war with India.
2nd Lieutenant-Musharraf
Pervez Musharraf serves as a second lieutenant in the 16th Field Artillery Regiment during the 1965 war with India.
Army Command
Musa Khan directs the Pakistan Army as Commander in Chief during the 1965 war with India.
Battle of Asal Uttar
Pervez Musharraf serves during the 1965 conflict in which the Battle of Asal Uttar becomes a major setback for Pakistan.
How these records were prepared
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