1948 in Pakistan
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See also: 1947 in Pakistan, other events of 1948, 1949 in Pakistan and the Timeline of Pakistani history.
Events
- Widespread violence and massacres of Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs
- Nearly 10 million people migrate to Pakistan and India. Muslims to Pakistan while Hindus and Sikhs to India
May
Pakistan and India went to war over Kashmir. The Pakistani captured third was known as Azad Jammu and Kashmir, while India occupied the eastern two-thirds.
September
- 11 September - Mohammed Ali Jinnah dies at the age of 71.
- 11 September - Khwaja Nazimuddin becomes 2nd Governor-General of Pakistan.
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