Election Postponement
The Election Commission postpones parliamentary voting after Benazir Bhutto's assassination.
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2008 in Pakistan
Explore 6 historical events and records for Pakistan in 2008.
Historical records for Pakistan in 2008
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January
General Election Schedule
Pakistan reschedules the general election for February 2008.
Al-Qaeda
Pervez Musharraf is president when the United States announces the death of senior al-Qaeda commander Abu Laith al-Libi in northwest Pakistan.
March
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Yousaf Raza Gillani becomes Prime Minister after the Pakistan Peoples Party's election victory.
August
Presidential Resignation
Musharraf resigns while facing parliamentary impeachment proceedings.
September
President of Pakistan
Asif Ali Zardari begins his first presidential term.
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