1976 Dir rebellion
1976 Dir revolt refers to a rebellion by Kohistani tribesmen against the government of Pakistan from 3 September to 10 September 1976. The rebellion was suppressed and stabilised government control over the area.
| 1976 Dir rebellion | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
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Pakistan Dir Levies | Dir rebels | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
| Z.A Bhutto | Unknown | ||||||
| Units involved | |||||||
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Pakistan Air Force Dir Levies |
Sultan Khel Paidan Khel | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| ~10,000 | ~2,000 | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| ~120 killed | ~180 killed | ||||||