Explanation

• Martial Law imposed: 7 October 1958
• Pakistan’s first Martial Law was imposed under the control of General Ayub Khan.
• President at the time: Iskandar Ali Mirza
• Prime Minister: Feroz Khan Noon

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Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan’s first Martial Law was imposed under the control of General Ayub Khan.
• Martial Law imposed: 7 October 1958
• President at the time: Iskandar Ali Mirza
• Prime Minister: Feroz Khan Noon

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Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• Martial Law imposed by Ayub Khan started on 27 October 1958.
• It was formally lifted on 8 June 1962.
• After that, a new constitution of 1962 was introduced.
• His era is known as the “Decade of Development” in Pakistan history.

Last verified on 06-06-2026

Explanation

• Second Martial Law: 25 March 1969
• Imposed By: General Yahya Khan
• Before him: President Ayub Khan resigned
• System Abolished: 1962 Constitution

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• 1st Martial Law (7th October 1958): Iskandar Mirza / Ayub Khan era
• 3rd Martial Law (5th July 1977): General Zia-ul-Haq
• 4th Martial Law (12th October 1999): General Pervez Musharraf

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Army Chief, General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq imposed Third Martial Law in Pakistan on 05-07-1977.

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• First Martial Law: 7th October 1958 by Iskandar Mirza
• 2nd Martial Law: 25th March 1969 by General Yahya Khan
• 4th Martial Law: 12th October 1999 by General Pervaiz Musharraf

Last verified on 07-03-2026