1960 in Pakistan
Events from the year 1960 in Pakistan.
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Incumbents
Federal government
- President: Ayub Khan
- Chief Justice:
- until 2 May: Muhammad Munir
- 3–12 May: Muhammad Shahabuddin
- starting 13 May: A.R. Cornelius
Events
May
- 11 May 1960, the No. 8 Squadron of PAF famously known as Haiders is raised at PAF Base Masroor.
September
- 24 February, The name of Islamabad is decided by the Presidential Cabinet of Pakistan for the new capital
- Early September, irregular Royal Afghan Forces on the command of Daoud Khan invade Pakistan's Bajaur District in an attempt to annexe the region thus starting the Bajaur Campaign. They are ultimately pushed back by Pakistani forces and Pakistani Pashtun tribesmen.
- 19 September, Pakistan and the Republic of India sign the Indus Waters Treaty.
See also
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