Prime Minister of Afghanistan
Mohammad Daoud Khan becomes prime minister and begins a decade of centralized government.
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1953 in Afghanistan
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Historical records for Afghanistan in 1953
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Modernization Programme
Daoud promotes state-led development, military expansion, and stronger central administration.
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