1948 in Pakistan
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Events from the year 1948 in Pakistan.
Incumbents
Federal government
- Governor-General: Muhammad Ali Jinnah (until 11 September), Khawaja Nazimuddin (starting 11 September)
- Prime Minister: Liaquat Ali Khan
Events
- Widespread violence and massacres of Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs
- Nearly 10 million people migrate to Pakistan and India. Muslims immigrate to Pakistan while Hindus and Sikhs immigrate to India.
February
- 24, Referendum approves Junagadh's accession to India.
- 25, Junagadh's Accession to India in effect.
May
- 1, Pakistan and India went to war over Kashmir region. The Pakistani-captured one-third was known as Azad Jammu and Kashmir, while India occupied the eastern two-thirds now called Jammu and Kashmir
July
- 30, Fatima Jinnah is aware of her birthday, and is observed for the first time, since independence; the nation refers her to the titles of "Mother of the Nation" and Khatoon-I-Pakistan.