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1955 in Pakistan

Explore 4 historical events and records for Pakistan in 1955.

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Historical records for Pakistan in 1955

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August

11 August 1955

Prime Minister of Pakistan

Ali, Chaudhry Muhammad · Karachi · Prime Minister of Pakistan · Government / Government of Pakistan

Chaudhry Muhammad Ali succeeds Muhammad Ali Bogra as Prime Minister.

October

6 October 1955

Governor-General of Pakistan

Mirza, Iskander · Karachi · Governor-General of Pakistan · Government / Government of Pakistan

Iskander Mirza succeeds Ghulam Muhammad as Governor-General.

6 October 1955

Resignation of Ghulam Muhammad

Muhammad, Ghulam · Karachi · Governor-General of Pakistan · Government / Government of Pakistan

Ghulam Muhammad resigns as Governor-General because of ill health.

14 October 1955

One Unit Scheme

Ali, Chaudhry Muhammad · Karachi · Prime Minister of Pakistan · Government / Government of Pakistan

The government combines western provinces into the single province of West Pakistan.

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