Martial Law in Pakistan History

Who was the first to break the Constitution, abolish both assemblies, and impose martial law in Pakistan?

پاکستان میں سب سے پہلے آئین توڑنے، دونوں اسمبلیوں کو ختم کرنے اور مارشل لاء لگانے والا کون تھا؟
Answer: Sikander Mirza
Explanation
President Iskander Mirza was the first to break the Constitution, abolish both assemblies and impose martial law in Pakistan in 1958: 
Date: On October 7, 1958, Mirza staged a coup detat 
Actions: He: 
  • Abrogated the Constitution of Pakistan of 1956 
  • Imposed martial law 
  • Dissolved the National and Provincial Assemblies 
  • Abolished political parties 
Aftermath: Three weeks later, on October 27, 1958, General Ayub Khan deposed Mirza and assumed the presidency.



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