June 2009 in Pakistan

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  • June 30
The Taliban scraps the truce offered in February by the Pakistani government, killing approximately 30 Pakistani soldiers shortly after making the announcement. (The New York Times)
  • June 29
The U.S. resumes secret surveillance flights to aid Pakistani commanders. (The New York Times)
  • June 24
At least 43 people are killed by United States aircraft in South Waziristan, Pakistan. (BBC)
  • June 21
The Pakistan Cricket Team wins the 2009 ICC World Twenty20 world cup after a hard match against Sri Lanka at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, England. (Cricinfo)
  • June 19
Pakistan Defence Minister Ahmad Mukhtar says the military offensive in the Swat valley is nearing its end. (Sindh Today)
  • June 17
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari. (The Times) (Xinhua)
  • June 13
Pakistani warplanes strike a stronghold of Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud in South Waziristan. (Reuters)
  • June 9
An explosion kills 11 people and injures at least 46 at a hotel in Peshawar, Pakistan. (BBC) (RTÉ)
  • June 2
Pakistani Armed Forces rescued 80 people whom the Taliban kidnapped on June 1. (Reuters)
  • June 1
The Taliban kidnaps approximately 400 people in North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan. (Reuters) (RTÉ)