Events from the year 2001 in Pakistan.
Incumbents Federal government President: Muhammad Rafiq Tarar (until 20 June), Pervez Musharraf (starting 20 June) Chief Justice: Irshad Hasan Khan
Governors Governor of Balochistan – Amir-ul-Mulk Mengal Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – Iftikhar Hussain Shah Governor of Punjab – Muhammad Safdar (until 29 October); Khalid Maqbool (starting 29 October) Governor of Sindh – Muhammad Mian Soomro
Events May 23 May – India invites future president Pervez Musharraf to peace talks. 28 May – Musharraf formally accepts the invitation.
July President Musharraf meets Indian PM Vajpayee in Agra for a three-day summit; the talks fail.
September The September 11 attacks in America result in Pakistan agreeing to cooperate with the campaign against Al Qaeda.Rising tension - BBC News
August The Pakistan cricket team beats Bangladesh at Multan.Pakistan seal emphatic win - BBC Sport
November Anthrax-infected letters, the first in Asia, are sent to the Karachi office of the Jang newspaper; there are no casualties.Anthrax cases hit Pakistan
December India blames an attack on its parliament on Pakistan, leading to a massive build-up of troops on both sides of the border and rising tension between the two nations.
Births 5 January – Javeria Abbasi, television actress and former female model 12 January – Sara Kashif, actress 22 February – Zuhab Khan, actor
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