Current Affairs 2007
JANUARY
10 Biometric systems introduced to screen travelers in Chaman area along Pak-Afghan border.
Prime Minister Shaukat aziz approves the constitution of a commission for organizing jirgas with
Afghanistan.
12 President Musharraf rules out political alliance with PPP.
16 Army helicopter gunships strike suspected militant hideout in South Waziristan killing 20 militants.
21 Women students of Jamia Hafsa madressah in Islamabad occupy children’s library in protest against
demolition of mosques constructed illegally.
22 Four security personnel die when suicide bomber rams explosive-laden car into military convoy in
North Waziristan.
26 One person dies when suicide bomber blows himself up outside Marriott Hotel in Islamabad.
27 Suicide bomber strikes Peshawar’s people, including police chief.
FEBRUARY
01 The Economic Coordination Committee grants 40-years tax relief to Gwadar port operators.
03 Suicide bomber rams jeep into military convoy in Barakhel area of Tank Killing two soldiers.
05 In Tehran President Musharraf holds talks with Iranian leaders proposing plan for Muslim world unity.
07 Wapda signs agreement with Iranian company for purchase of electricity for Gwadar.
In Punjab, armed men attack a group of PPP (parliamentarian) killing six activists.
13 Prevention of Anti-Women Practices Bill is introduced in National Assembly.
14 Federal cabinet approves promulgation of Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Ordinance,
2007.
15 National Assembly passes law reforms and Pemra bills.
Supreme Court suspends Sindh High Court order to annul provincial government decision to impose ban
on teachers unions.
17 Sixteen people are killed in Quetta suicide attack outside a court.
Khokhrapar-Munabao train resumes operations after a break of six months.
18 Government seals officers of Al Rashid Trust and Al Akhtar Trust across the country.
19 Two bomb explosions inside Samjhota Express kill 68 passengers.
20 Punjab minister for social welfare Zille Huma Usman shot dead by a religious fanatic.
Supreme Court says a few clauses need to be modified in Hasba Bill.
23 In Islamabad, the government signs agreement with Indian on gas-sharing formula for IPI.
MARCH
01 Security forces capture Mullah Omer’s deputy Obaidullah Akhund in Quetta.
02 US Senate members urge Bush to launch military strikes on Al Qaeda targets inside Pakistan.
04 US Vice-President Dick Cheney says Pakistan should act to destroy Al Qaeda hideouts in tribal zone
or let the Americans do the job.
06 Fierce clashes erupt between local tribesmen and foreign militants in South Waziristan leaving 17
dead.
Government gives comprehensive dossier to Indian delegation about involvement of its security agencies
in terrorist acts in Balochistan.
09 President Musharraf suspends Chief Justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry.
12 Supreme Judicial Council takes up reference in camera against Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry.
Fourth round of composite dialogue between Pakistan and India begins in Islamabad.
14 US Senate approve legislation featuring restrictions on US military aid to Pakistan.
16 Armed policemen attack Geo News office in Islamabad.
20 Forty-two Uzbeks militants and 16 tribespeople die in two-day clashes in South Waziristan.
President Musharraf inaugurates Gwadar Port.
Anti-terrorism court sentences Zille Huma’s killer to death.
27 Senior ISI officer and subordinate, including two tribesmen, die in Bajaur ambush.
28 In Tank, the army is called out after fierce overnight clashes between paramilitary forces and militants.
30 clashes between militants and security forces in South Waziristan kill 54 people including 45
foreigners.
APRIL
02 In South Waziristan, religious leaders declare jihad against Uzbek militants.
04 Dozens are killed as tribesmen attack foreign militants in South Waziristan.
In Islamabad, talks between Pakistan and Indian officials on demilitarisation of Siachen glacier begin.
07 Siachen talks end without making headway.
11 At least 15 people are killed in attacks by militants on two villages in Kurram Agency.
Russian prime minister arrives in Islamabad on three-day visit.
17 During the visit of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz 17 pacts are signed with China.
18 Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry files constitutional petition in Supreme Court in response to Pervez
Musharraf’s move to file a reference against him.
19 Supreme Court serves notice on Pervez Musharraf regarding chief justice’s position.
27 At least 28 people are killed in suicide bomb attack in Charsadda, NWFP.
MAY
02 The government asks Supreme Court to expand five-member bench in chief justice case to full court.
07 Supreme Court halts proceedings against chief justice accepting the plea for full court.
08 Visiting Nato Secretary General Jaap de Hoop sees ties with Islamabad beyond the war on terror.
12 Riots disrupt Karachi as rival political groups clash on arrival of chief justice leaving 40 people dead.
Full court takes up chief justice’s petition.
15 Suicide blasts kill 22 people in Peshawar.
18 Talks with India on Sir Creek end in Islamabad without making progress.
22 Security forces clash with militants in Zakerkhel village in North Waziristan, killing three Uzbeks and
one tribesman.
23 Amnesty International Demands an inquiry into May 12 killings in Karachi.
24 Waziristan peace panel members resign in protest against operation in Zakerkhel.
26 Chief justice of Sindh High Court constitutes seven-member bench to hear May 12 petition in a suo
motu exercise.
31 Militants attacks political agent’s house in Tank killing 13 people.
JUNE
02 Government stops TV channels from telecasting live talk shows and discussions on chief justice issue.
04 President Musharraf imposes fresh curbs on electronic media by promulgating amended Pemra
Ordinance 2007.
07 Heads of two intelligence agencies and affidavit in Supreme Court against Justice Chaudhry.
09 President Musharraf with draws amended Pemra ordinance.
13 Visiting US assistant Secretary of State for South Asia Richard Boucher assures politicians that the US
is pressurizing President Musharraf to hold fair polls.
14 Men in car open fire in Quetta killing nine people including seven army men.
19 Missile hits seminary in Datakhel, North Waziristan, killing 22 people.
21 Opposition in National Assembly files reference against Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz accusing him of
wrong wording in stock market crash and sale of Pakistan Steel Mills.
22 Lal Masjid brigade raids Chinese massage parlour in Islamabad kidnapping six Chinese nationals
among others.
23 Dust storm and rain kill at least 44 people in Karachi.
Chinese hostages are freed.
26 Cyclone Yemyin hits coastal areas of Balochistan. Thousands flee for safety.
28 Rains kill 56 in NWFP.