When was the first Martial Law imposed in Pakistan?
A
October 7, 1958
B
October 7, 1959
C
October 7, 1960
D
October 7, 1961
Correct Answer: Option A — October 7, 1958
Explanation:
Pakistan's first Martial Law was imposed on October 7, 1958, by President Iskander Mirza, who abrogated the 1956 Constitution, dissolved the...
Pakistan's first Martial Law was imposed on October 7, 1958, by President Iskander Mirza, who abrogated the 1956 Constitution, dissolved the national and provincial assemblies, and declared Martial Law. Shortly afterward, General Muhammad Ayub Khan, the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, assumed power and became the country's military ruler, marking the beginning of Pakistan's first period of military governance.