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Violence Spreads Across Pakistan in 1986

From the archives — 20 August 1986: Violence spread across Pakistan amid escalating unrest.

Sir Cyril Radcliffe drew the India-Pakistan border in 1947 after arriving in India as a stranger. Here is how the Radcliffe Line was made in just weeks.
Sir Cyril Radcliffe drew the India-Pakistan border in 1947 after arriving in India as a stranger. Here is how the Radcliffe Line was made in just weeks. Photo via Zeenews
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Today, August 20, 2026, marks the 40th anniversary of widespread violence in Pakistan

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Violence Spreads Across Pakistan in 1986

From the archives — 20 August 1986: Violence spread across Pakistan amid escalating unrest.

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  • On August 20, 1986, violence spread in Pakistan. — indian_express (single-source, no primary anchor)

Context

Today, August 20, 2026, marks the 40th anniversary of widespread violence in Pakistan

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Bottom line: Both sides concurred that widespread violence occurred

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Daijiworld Media Network -Washington Washington, Aug 17: US President Donald Trump on Sunday welcomed the recent signing of a defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, describing it as a significant step towards greater regional cooperation.
Daijiworld Media Network -Washington Washington, Aug 17: US President Donald Trump on Sunday welcomed the recent signing of a defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan, describing it as a significant step towards greater regional cooperation. Photo via Daijiworld
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Indian Express