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