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Who was the Pakistani leader who met Nehru to sign the Liaquat-Nehru Pact in 1950?
Who was the Pakistani leader who met Nehru to sign the Liaquat-Nehru Pact in 1950?
- Liaquat Ali Khan (correct)
- Khawaja Nazimuddin
- Quaid-i-Azam
- Saad Akbar
What was the purpose of the plebiscite held under the supervision of the UN?
What was the purpose of the plebiscite held under the supervision of the UN?
- To determine the future of a disputed region (correct)
- To resolve the problem of religious minorities
- To improve relations between India and Pakistan
- To fill the vacuum created by the departure of the Father of the Nation
What was established in November 1949 during Liaquat Ali Khan's premiership?
What was established in November 1949 during Liaquat Ali Khan's premiership?
- A paper currency mill in Karachi
- The National Bank of Pakistan (correct)
- The United Nations
- A new currency system
Who was appointed the first Chief Minister of the Province of East Bengal after Pakistan came into being?
Who was appointed the first Chief Minister of the Province of East Bengal after Pakistan came into being?
What was the outcome of the attempt to assassinate Liaquat Ali Khan?
What was the outcome of the attempt to assassinate Liaquat Ali Khan?
What title was officially given to Liaquat Ali Khan by the government after his assassination?
What title was officially given to Liaquat Ali Khan by the government after his assassination?
What was the significance of The Objectives Resolution in Pakistan's constitutional history?
What was the significance of The Objectives Resolution in Pakistan's constitutional history?
Who did Liaquat Ali Khan help in solving the riots and refugee problem?
Who did Liaquat Ali Khan help in solving the riots and refugee problem?
What was the outcome of the agreement between India and Pakistan in 1948?
What was the outcome of the agreement between India and Pakistan in 1948?
What was the role of Liaquat Ali Khan in the development of Pakistan's foreign policy?
What was the role of Liaquat Ali Khan in the development of Pakistan's foreign policy?
What was the significance of March 12, 1949, in Pakistan's history?
What was the significance of March 12, 1949, in Pakistan's history?
What was the outcome of the work done by the Basic Principle Committee during Liaquat Ali Khan's tenure?
What was the outcome of the work done by the Basic Principle Committee during Liaquat Ali Khan's tenure?
Who was the second Governor General of Pakistan after the death of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah?
Who was the second Governor General of Pakistan after the death of Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah?
What was the reason behind the dismissal of Khawaja Nazimuddin from his post?
What was the reason behind the dismissal of Khawaja Nazimuddin from his post?
Who was the Minister of Interior who took over the office of Governor General after Malik Ghulam Muhammad's retirement?
Who was the Minister of Interior who took over the office of Governor General after Malik Ghulam Muhammad's retirement?
What was the name of the constitutional proposal presented by Muhammad Ali Bogra before the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan?
What was the name of the constitutional proposal presented by Muhammad Ali Bogra before the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan?
When was Muhammad Ali Bogra dismissed from his post as Prime Minister?
When was Muhammad Ali Bogra dismissed from his post as Prime Minister?
What international organizations did Pakistan join during the tenure of Muhammad Ali Bogra as Prime Minister?
What international organizations did Pakistan join during the tenure of Muhammad Ali Bogra as Prime Minister?
What was the total number of seats allocated to the Upper House in the proposed plan?
What was the total number of seats allocated to the Upper House in the proposed plan?
Who was appointed as the Prime Minister on August 11, 1955?
Who was appointed as the Prime Minister on August 11, 1955?
What was the outcome of the One Unit plan during Iskander Mirza's regime?
What was the outcome of the One Unit plan during Iskander Mirza's regime?
What was the duration of Iskander Mirza's presidency?
What was the duration of Iskander Mirza's presidency?
Who was the first Prime Minister under Iskander Mirza's presidency?
Who was the first Prime Minister under Iskander Mirza's presidency?
What was the fate of Chaudhry Muhammad Ali's premiership under Iskander Mirza's presidency?
What was the fate of Chaudhry Muhammad Ali's premiership under Iskander Mirza's presidency?
Who was the President of Pakistan who abrogated the Constitution and imposed Martial Law in 1958?
Who was the President of Pakistan who abrogated the Constitution and imposed Martial Law in 1958?
What was the outcome of the struggle for power between Iskander Mirza and Ayub Khan?
What was the outcome of the struggle for power between Iskander Mirza and Ayub Khan?
What was the significance of the Objectives Resolution adopted in 1949?
What was the significance of the Objectives Resolution adopted in 1949?
Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan when the Objectives Resolution was adopted in 1949?
Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan when the Objectives Resolution was adopted in 1949?
What was the duration of Malik Feroz Khan Noon's premiership?
What was the duration of Malik Feroz Khan Noon's premiership?
What led to the end of the Parliamentary Government in Pakistan?
What led to the end of the Parliamentary Government in Pakistan?
Flashcards
Pakistan's Independence
Pakistan's Independence
Pakistan gained independence on August 14, 1947.
First Chief Minister of East Bengal
First Chief Minister of East Bengal
Khawaja Nazimuddin was the first Chief Minister of East Bengal.
First Prime Minister of Pakistan
First Prime Minister of Pakistan
Liaquat Ali Khan was appointed as the first Prime Minister.
Quaid-i-Azam's Support
Quaid-i-Azam's Support
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Objectives Resolution
Objectives Resolution
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Magna Carta of Pakistan
Magna Carta of Pakistan
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Kashmir Conflict
Kashmir Conflict
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Governor General Transition
Governor General Transition
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Prime Minister Dismissal
Prime Minister Dismissal
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Bogra Formula
Bogra Formula
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1956 Constitution
1956 Constitution
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First President of Pakistan
First President of Pakistan
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Political Instability
Political Instability
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Martial Law Declaration
Martial Law Declaration
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End of Parliamentary Government
End of Parliamentary Government
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Malik Feroz Khan Noon
Malik Feroz Khan Noon
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Constitutional Development
Constitutional Development
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Ceasefire in Kashmir
Ceasefire in Kashmir
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Political Changes in 1955
Political Changes in 1955
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Iskander Mirza's Leadership
Iskander Mirza's Leadership
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Liaquat's Foreign Policy
Liaquat's Foreign Policy
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Basic Principle Committee
Basic Principle Committee
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Refugee Problems
Refugee Problems
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Kashmir United Nations Role
Kashmir United Nations Role
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Political Leadership Changes
Political Leadership Changes
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Formation of Political Structure
Formation of Political Structure
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Legacy of Early Leaders
Legacy of Early Leaders
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Constitutional Challenges
Constitutional Challenges
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Recurring Martial Law
Recurring Martial Law
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Study Notes
Pakistan's Early Years (1947-1958)
- Pakistan gained independence on August 14, 1947, with Khawaja Nazimuddin as the first Chief Minister of East Bengal.
Liaquat Ali Khan's Contributions
- Liaquat Ali Khan was appointed as the first Prime Minister of Pakistan due to his numerous contributions to the struggle for independence.
- He helped Quaid-i-Azam in solving the riots and refugee problems and setting up an effective administrative system for the country.
- He established the groundwork for Pakistan's foreign policy and took steps towards the formulation of the constitution.
- He presented the Objectives Resolution, a prelude to future constitutions, in the Legislative Assembly on March 12, 1949.
- The resolution was considered the "Magna Carta" in Pakistan's constitutional history.
- Under his leadership, a team drafted the first report of the Basic Principle Committee and worked on the second report.
Post-Independence Challenges
- India and Pakistan agreed to resolve the dispute of Kashmir in a peaceful manner through the efforts of the United Nations.
- A ceasefire was affected in Kashmir in January 1948.
- After Quaid-i-Azam's death, Nazimuddin was appointed as the second Governor General of Pakistan.
Changes in Government
- Malik Ghulam Mohammad took the office of Governor General after Nazimuddin.
- Muhammad Ali Bogra was appointed as the Prime Minister after the dismissal of Khawaja Nazimuddin.
- Malik Ghulam Muhammad was forced to retire due to his failing health, and Iskander Mirza took over as the Governor General.
- Iskander Mirza dismissed Muhammad Ali Bogra on August 8, 1955.
- Chaudhry Muhammad Ali was appointed as the new Prime Minister on August 11, 1955, but resigned under unfavourable political circumstances on September 8, 1956.
Constitutional Developments
- Muhammad Ali Bogra presented the Bogra Formula, a constitutional proposal, on October 7, 1953, which proposed a Bicameral Legislature with equal representation for all five provinces.
- Chaudhry Muhammad Ali presented the 1956 Constitution during his tenure as Prime Minister.
- Iskander Mirza was elected the first President of Pakistan under the 1956 Constitution.
Martial Law and the End of Parliamentary Government
- President Iskander Mirza turned towards General Ayub Khan, the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, due to severe political instability and continuous replacing of premiership.
- Iskander Mirza and Ayub Khan abrogated the Constitution on October 7, 1958, and declared Martial Law.
- This brought an end to the term of Malik Feroz Khan Noon, which lasted for less than a year.
- The Parliamentary Government came to an end in Pakistan, setting the stage for the recurrence of Martial Law again in the future.
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Assess your knowledge of Pakistan's early years, from 1947 to 1958, and the significant contributions of Liaquat Ali Khan, the country's first Prime Minister. Learn about his role in the struggle for independence and the challenges he faced in shaping the young nation. Test your understanding of this pivotal period in Pakistan's history.
