1962 in Pakistan explained

Events from the year 1962 in Pakistan.

Incumbents

• President

Ayub Khan

• Chief Justice

A.R. Cornelius

Events

• March 1  - President Ayub Khan promulgates a constitution which sought to reinforce his authority in the absence of martial law.
• April  - Elections for the National^[1] and provincial assembly were held on the basis of Basic Democracies.
• June 8  - A new constitution was promulgated by President Mohammad Ayub Khan. This also marks the end of the martial law period.^[2]
• July  - the National Assembly passes the Political Parties Act,^[3] legalizing the formation of political parties.

See also

• List of Pakistani films of 1962

Notes and References

1. Book: Sengupta . Nitish K. . Land of Two Rivers: A History of Bengal from the Mahabharata to Mujib . 2011 . Penguin Books India . 978-0-14-341678-4 . 526 . 22 February 2024 . en.
2. News: 3 Opposition Parties Form National Front in Pakistan . 22 February 2024 . The New York Times . 23 January 1964.
3. Book: Area Handbook for Pakistan . 1965 . U.S. Government Printing Office . 288 . 22 February 2024 . en.