1959 in Pakistan explained

Events from the year 1959 in Pakistan.

Incumbents

Federal government

• President

Ayub Khan

• Chief Justice

Muhammad Munir

Events

October

• 26 October, Ayub Khan announces his system of 80,000 Basic Democrats, who would further form the electoral college for the elections of the President and the members of the Central and Provisional Legislature.^[1]

December

• First step of elections to the Basic Democrat units in both parts of the country.

See also

• List of Pakistani films of 1959

Notes and References

1. Book: Subir . Story of Bengal and Bengalis: Ancient to Contemporary Era Of Bangladesh & West Bengal: Genesis of Hindu-Muslim Discord . 17 October 2020 . Notion Press . 978-1-64983-722-6 . en.