Explanation

• After the Martial Law of 1958, General Muhammad Ayub Khan introduced the Basic Democracy System in 1959.
• It created a local government structure and an indirect electoral system in Pakistan.

Additional information:

• Total Basic Democrats: 80,000
• East Pakistan: 40,000
• West Pakistan: 40,000
• These 80,000 members formed the Electoral College to elect the President and Assemblies.

Last verified on 07-03-2026

Explanation

Under the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of the:

• National Assembly
• Senate
• Provincial Assemblies (Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan)

Constitution Introduced: 14 August 1973

• President's Term: 5 years
• Minimum Age for President: 45 years

Last verified on 26-07-2026

Explanation

• Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan was the President of Pakistan during the Indo–Pak War of 1965.
• The Indo–Pak War of 1965 was fought between Pakistan and India from August to September 1965.
• Ayub Khan served as the 2nd President of Pakistan from 1958 to 1969.
• The war ended with the UN-sponsored ceasefire on 23 September 1965.
• It was followed by the Tashkent Agreement on 10 January 1966.

Last verified on 23-07-2026

Explanation

• Aid suspended: April 1979
• U.S. President: Jimmy Carter
• Reason: Concerns over Pakistan's nuclear program.
• Soviet invasion of Afghanistan: 24 December 1979
• Aid resumed: During the administration of Ronald Reagan in the early 1980s.

Last verified on 11-07-2026

Explanation

• Major General Iskander Mirza was the first elected President of Pakistan.
• Elected as President: 5 March 1956
• Assumed Office: 23 March 1956
• First Constitution Enforced: 23 March 1956
• Previous Position: Last Governor-General of Pakistan
• Republic Declared: Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Last verified on 06-07-2026