Mohammed Ali Jinnah23 March 1940
The Lahore Resolution is adopted, its principles form the foundation for Pakistans first constitution
Pakistan · Religion / Islam. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
The Lahore Resolution is adopted, its principles form the foundation for Pakistans first constitution
The Army seizes power and the martial law regime of Muhammad Ayub Khan bans all political parties, this was the end of the old Muslim League
Becomes President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
The first Article of the Constitution declares Pakistan as a Federal Republic to be known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Article 41 of the Constitution lays down that the President is to be the Head of the State, the President is to be a Muslim above 45 years of age and is to be elected by a joint sitting of members of the Parliament for 5 years
The first Article of the Constitution declares Pakistan as a Federal Republic to be known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Article 41 of the Constitution lays down that the President is to be the Head of the State, the President is to be a Muslim above 45 years of age and is to be elected by a joint sitting of members of the Parliament for 5 years
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