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

Additional information:

• 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.

Additional information:

• 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

Explanation

President Iskander Mirza dissolved the assembly and imposed the first martial law in Pakistan on October 7, 1958

List of Martial Laws Held in Pakistan from 1947 to 2022

There are total four martial laws Implemented in Pakistan from 1947 to 2023

Explanation

• Full Name: Zulifqar Ali Bhutto
• Position: First Civilian Chief Martial Law Administrator & First Civilian President
• Date of Appointment: 20 December 1971 (after Yahya Khan resigned)
• Political Party: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)

Additional information:

• Iskandar Ali Mirza: First President of Pakistan; abrogated 1956 Constitution on 7 October 1958
• Ayub Khan: Made Chief Martial Law Administrator after 1958 abrogation
• Feroz Khan Noon: Prime Minister at the time of first martial law in Pakistan (1958)

Last verified on 18-01-2026