INDO PAK WAR OF

1965
Pakistan Studies
Grade 9
 At the end of the lesson students will
be able to......

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Day 1

 Analyze the most important event of Ayub Khan’s era.

 Elaborate the Indo Pak war of 1965.
 Describe the events of war.
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Day 2

▸ Narrate the main areas

where India waged war.
▸ Illustrate the effects of
war
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 Real life Application
 After reading this topic the students would understand the
strength of a nation.
 They would understand that they can combat in any field of
life.
 Starter Activity
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1. What is the main issue between
India and Pakistan?
2. Why is the Kashmir issue still
not solved?
3.What was the result of this war?
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 Indo-Pak War 1965

▸ India committed an open aggression against Pakistan

to materialize its expansionist intentions and attacked
Pakistan on the night of 6th September. Although Pakistan
had far less military and economic resources as compared
to those of India, yet the Armed Forces of Pakistan, filled
with the spirit of Jihad, forced an enemy many times
bigger than it to face a humiliated defeat.

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1. Pakistan was established against the wishes of Hindus, so they never
accepted Pakistan from the bottom of their hearts. Wonderful progress
and stability of Pakistan constituted a major concern for them. So,
they started launching aggressive actions against Pakistan.
2. The Kashmir conflict is the real cause of war 1965. India occupied
Kashmir against the will of the Kashmiri people. Kashmiri people are
in favor of accession to Pakistan, but India has always avoided
holding the promised plebiscite in Kashmir in accordance with the
resolution passed by the Security Council

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3. India intoxicated with power, started war against China in
1962 and was defeated badly. Afterwards, to remove this
stigma, India tried to occupy the disputed territory of
Rann of Kutch but had to face a total defeat. Thus, to
restore its lost dignity, India started war against Pakistan.
4. General elections were to be held in India. Congress
wanted to win these elections. It decided to conquer
Pakistan to get votes from the voters.

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 Day 2

Events of War &

Effects of War 1965

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 Events Of War
▸ When the war broke out, our president at that time
addressed the nation and said, The people of Pakistan
shall not feel comfortable until the mouth of Indian
cannons are made quiet permanently. Indian nation and
leaders do not which nation they have challenged. Our
soldiers are advancing to defeat the enemy. The armed
forces of Pakistan shall counter blast the enemies of
Pakistan.

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 Areas involved in the War
 Lahore: India launched three sided attacks from wagha, Burki,
Kasur on Lahore with the dawn on 6th September 1965. the daring
soldiers of Pakistan repelled the Indian army.
 Kasur: India tried to Occupy Lahore from Kasur side but this attack
was instantly retaliated by Pakistani tigers.
 Sialkot: After having been defeated at lahore and Kasur sectors,
India attacked Chavinda, an area in Sialkot with the help of tanks and
armoureddivision.
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 Starter Activity

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What was the main reason of war?

▸ Who declared the state of emergency in Pakistan in

1965?
▸ How did the people of Sialkot reply to Indian
aggression?

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 Air war
▸ Indian pilots were outclassed by the Falcons like Pakistani pilots in the
initial days of war.
▸ Pakistan Air force inflicted serious blow to the enemy and broke the
backbone of India army. Pak air force destroyed dozens of Indian
planes.
▸ Naval War. Pakistan navy remained fully alert during this war.
Our navy destroyed famous indian Naval Base Dwarka, on the cost of
Katgiawar and did a heroic achievement.
▸ Ceasefire. With the efforts of The United Nations, a ceasefire took
place on the down of September 23th, 1965.

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 Effects of War.

▸ 1. Pakistan got international fame and it elevated its dignity.

▸ 2. Kashmir Issue was once again highlighted.
▸ 3. Pakistan learned that America and Europeans had two face
characters.
▸ 4. The way China stood by Pakistan in this critical time helped
Pakistan differentiating between friend and foe.
▸ 5. The brethren Islamic Countries supported Pakistan in this war
which made Pakistan proud.

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 Video Links
▸ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVqf9m_4q4

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 Tic tac toe activity
Define war and write Illustrate the main Evaluate why India did
not accept the
main cause of Indo areas in which India
Pak war. waged war. emergence of
Pakistan.

Summarize the role of Discriminate and List the important

Naval forces in 1965 compare the role of
war. the Lahore in the war. events of war.

Evaluate the unity and Analyze the reasons

solidarity of Pakistani different reasons of Describe India role
People. war. against Pakistan.

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 Activities
▸ HA
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▸ MA:
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▸ LA:
▸ List the names of those areas on which India wanted to
take control?

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Plenary
Rewrite the important events of war.
Thanks!

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