30 Questions Constitutional Journey of the Islamic

Republic of Pakistan: (1957-1973)

Mustafa Munir
Which year was Iskander Mirza sworn in?
He was sworn in 1956.
What happened to Governor General Ghulam Muhammad?
Governor General Ghulam Muhammad's despotic and dictatorial policy
led Iskander Mirza and his collaborators to force him out of power.
In 1957, who demanded the prime ministers resignation?
President Mirza
Who became prime minister after Bogra?
Chaudhry Muhammad Ali
Which movement started in 1957?
A: By early 1957, the movement for the dismemberment of the One Unit
had started.
Who was Iskander Mirza?
He was the fourth Governor General and then the first President of
Pakistan. He was the successor of Governor General Ghulam
Muhammad.
Who was the first prime minister under Iskander Mirza?
Muhammad Ali Bogra
What happened from 1956-1958 during Iskanders rule?
During his tenure from 1956 to 1958, President Iskander Mirza brought
about various cabinet changes and advocated a controlled democracy for
Pakistan.
What major event took place in Chaudhry Muhammad Alis rule?
It was under his premiership that the establishment of One Unit was
given practical shape and the Constitution of 1956 was introduced.
How did Ayub khan use the Basic Democrats?
Ayub Khan used the Basic Democrats as an electoral college, holding a
referendum to seek a mandate to continue in office as President and to
have the authority to frame the future Constitution of Pakistan.

30 Questions Constitutional Journey of the Islamic

Republic of Pakistan: (1957-1973)
Mustafa Munir
Who became the next prime ministers under Iskander Mirzas rule?
Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, I. I. Chundrigar and Malik Feroz Khan
Noon succeeded him as Prime Ministers under Iskander Mirza's despotic
rule.
How long did it take Suhrawardy to resign?
Merely a year
Why did Suhrawardy resign?
His resignation came as a result of the President's refusal to convene a
meeting of the Parliament to seek a vote of confidence.
What was one thing Ayub Khan introduced?
Ayub Khan also introduced a comprehensive scheme of local government,
popularly known as Basic Democracies. This scheme was enforced
through the Basic Democracies Order on October 27, 1959.
Who became prime minister in 1957?
Malik Feroz Khan Noon
Who was commander-in-chief?
General Muhammad Ayub Khan, the then Commander-in-Chief of the
armed forces, became the Chief Martial Law Administrator.
How did Noon come to power?
Being the leader of the Republican group in the National Assembly, Noon
came to power by forging an alliance with five different political groups,
Awami League, National Awami Party, Krishak Sramik Party, National
Congress and the Scheduled Caste Federation.
Who supported the Noon cabinet?
The Noon Cabinet was fortunate to have the support of the Bengali and
Punjabi group of politicians, reaching an accord between them for the
first time.
What happened on October 7, 1958?

30 Questions Constitutional Journey of the Islamic

Republic of Pakistan: (1957-1973)
Mustafa Munir
On October 7, 1958, President Iskander Mirza abrogated the
Constitution and declared Martial Law in the country
Who was appointed after Suhrawardy?
President Iskander Mirza appointed I. I. Chundrigar as the interim Prime
Minister.
What was the Indus Water Treaty?
This treaty divided the use of rivers and canals between the two
countries. Pakistan obtained exclusive rights for the three western rivers,
namely Indus, Jehlum and Chenab.
What happened in 1960?
Indus Water Treaty