1956 in Pakistan explained

Events from the year 1956 in Pakistan.

Incumbents

Federal government

• Queen Elizabeth II as Queen of Pakistan (until 23 March)
• Governor-General

Iskander Mirza (until 23 March)

• President

Iskander Mirza (starting 23 March)

• Prime Minister

Chaudhry Muhammad Ali (until 12 September), Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy (starting 12 September)

• Chief Justice

Muhammad Munir

Events

• March 23, Pakistan becomes the first Islamic republic in the world. Pakistan also becomes a Commonwealth republic (Republic Day in Pakistan)
• March 23, Iskander Mirza becomes the first President of Pakistan.^[1]
• September, Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy becomes Prime Minister of Pakistan.

See also

• List of Pakistani films of 1956

Notes and References

1. Web site: Iskander Mirza Becomes President [1956]]. Story of Pakistan . 5 February 2022. June 2003.