January 9
Seven-year-old Zainab Ansari’s rape and murder shocks the whole nation.
July 6
PM Nawaz and Maryam jailed for owning assets beyond income.
July 10
Supreme Court of Pakistan establishes DiamerBhasha and Mohmand Dams Fund.
July 25 General elections
Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf emerges as the biggest party in NA by securing 116 seats.
August 17
Ex-cricketer and PTI chief Imran Khan elected 22nd prime minister of Pakistan.
August 19
Imran Khan addresses nation, promises wide ranging reforms.
October 31
Supreme court acquits Aasia Bibi, orders immediate release.
November 19
Pakistan answered America in a strict way for the first time.
November 23
Police and security forces foil attack on Chinese Consulate in Karachi, kill three terrorists.
December 18
British Airways to resume flights to Pakistan after a decade.
