13th January – The encounter killing of Naqeebullah Mehsud, dramatic by the senior officer of police (SSP) Rao Anwar in Karachi, trigger nationwide protests against extrajudicial crimes. The Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM), regulated by Manzoor Pashteen, begun a campaign to seek justice for Naqeebullah Mehsud.
6 July – Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his daughter Maryam Nawaz and son-in-law Safdar Awan were given prison sentences of 10, 7 and 1 years courteously on controversial corruption charges.
Former international cricket star Imran Khan becomes prime minister on a pledge to end corruption and dynastic politics, after his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) becomes the largest party in the July general election.
Asia Bibi, a Christian lady excused of profanity after 8-9 years on death row, is released from prison, prompting violent protests by Islamists.
Former Minister Nawaz Sherief implied 7-year prison on controversial corruption charges.