List of protests in Pakistan
The history of protests in Pakistan dates back to its establishment as an independent nation for India's Muslim population in 1947. Since then, Pakistan has seen a multitude of protests and uprisings, serving as a reflection of the various political, social, and economic challenges it has encountered throughout its history. These protests have been a prominent part of Pakistan's socio-political landscape. 1947-1950s 1947: Kashmir Day protests against the Indian occupation of Kashmir. 1951: Rawalpindi conspiracy protests against the arrest of military officers by the government. 1953: Lahore riots protests against the Ahmadiyya Muslim community. 1960s 1968: 1968–69 Pakistan revolution against Ayub Khan regime protests against the dictatorship of President Ayub Khan. 1970s 1971: Bangladesh independence protests against the Pakistani Army during the Bangladesh Liberation War. 1972: Karachi labour unrest of 1972, Labour movement protests against the government's labour policies. 1977: 1977 Pakistan uprising, movement against Zulfikar Ali Bhutto protests against the dictatorship of Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. 1980s 1984: Movement for the Restoration of Democracy, ,ovement against Zia-ul-Haq regime protests against the dictatorship of President Zia-ul-Haq. 1986: Movement against the Hudood Ordinance protests against the government's implementation of Islamic laws. 1990s 1990: Movement for the Restoration of Democracy protests