2017 in Pakistan

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The following lists notable events that happened during 2017 in Pakistan.

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Incumbents

Federal government

Governors

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January

February

March

April

June

July

August

September

November

December

General

Public holidays

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Events in the year 2018 in Pakistan.

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References

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