Afghanistan 2009 above

Practice Timeline

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    Trade Between Afghanistan and Soviet Union

    Soviets begin investing billions of ruples in trade with Afghanistan.
  • Khan is appointed Prime Minister

    Khan is appointed Prime Minister

    Mohammed Daoud Khan is appointed to Prime Minister of Afghanistan by his cousin, King Mohammed Zahir Shah.
  • USSR Gives Support

    USSR Gives Support

    The USSR gives airplanes, tanks, and artillery for a discounted price of $25 million.
  • Pakistan Closes Its Borders

    Pakistan Closes Its Borders

    Pakistan closes its borders, due to disagreements with Daoud's choices as Prime Minister. This creates a greater dependence on the USSR for Afghanistan.

  • War With Pakistan

    Daoud declares war on Pakistan