See also: 2007 in Pakistan, other events of 2008.
Events
January
February
- 9 February - 15 People are killed in an election rally in Charsada.[1]
- 11 February - Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan is believed to have been kidnapped by suspected pro-Taleban militants.[2]
- 12 February - The Government of Pakistan steps up security for "fair, transparent and peaceful" elections scheduled for 18 February.[3]
- 13 February - Pakistan test fires a nuclear capable short range ballistic missile.[4]
- Two suspects confessed to a judge that they helped to arm the suicide bomber who killed Bhutto.[5]
- 15 February - Pakistan announces the arrest of a fifth man in connection with the assassination of Benazir Bhutto.[6]
- Pakistan and India agree to double the number of flights between the two nations.[7]
- 19 February - Election results show that Musharraf's party have received a heavy defeat.[9]
- 21 February - Pakistan's two main opposition parties agree to form a coalition following the elections.[10]
March
April
- 1 April - The new government of Pakistan announces that it will rethink the policy on militants.[14]
- 15 April - President Musharraf announces he is lobbying the Chinese government to build gas and oil pipelines.[15]
- 16 April - The Olympic torch arrives in Pakistan.[16]
- 19 April - Taliban rebels release a video of Pakistan's ambassador to Afghanistan who they are holding as a hostage.[17]
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