Commander in Chief
Muhammad Musa becomes Commander in Chief of the Pakistan Army after Ayub Khan moves into national political leadership.
Role range: 1958-1966
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Muhammad Musa Biography and Timeline
Follow Muhammad Musa through 4 dated historical records for Pakistan.
Muhammad Musa, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1958–1965Years on this page
1958
1965
Defence of Lahore
Musa Khan directs army operations as Indian forces cross the international border toward Lahore.
Role range: 1965-1965 – 1958-1966
Sialkot Front
Musa Khan oversees Pakistani ground operations as heavy fighting develops around Sialkot.
Role range: 1965-1965 – 1958-1966
Army Command
Musa Khan directs the Pakistan Army as Commander in Chief during the 1965 war with India.
Role range: 1965-1965 – 1958-1966
Records, sources and methodology
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