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    Iskander Mirza served as Governor General of Pakistan from 1955 to 1958. Some key events during his rule included: 1) He dismissed Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Bogra in 1955 and appointed Chaudhry Muhammad Ali as the new Prime Minister. 2) Pakistan's first constitution was announced on March 23, 1956, declaring Pakistan an Islamic Republic. 3) Mirza introduced the controversial One Unit policy in 1955, merging the provinces to give equal representation, which was rejected by East Pakistan. 4) He proclaimed martial law in 1958, making himself President and appointing Ayub Khan as Prime Minister.

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    Iskander Mirza served as Governor General of Pakistan from 1955 to 1958. Some key events during his rule included: 1) He dismissed Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Bogra in 1955 and appointed Chaudhry Muhammad Ali as the new Prime Minister. 2) Pakistan's first constitution was announced on March 23, 1956, declaring Pakistan an Islamic Republic. 3) Mirza introduced the controversial One Unit policy in 1955, merging the provinces to give equal representation, which was rejected by East Pakistan. 4) He proclaimed martial law in 1958, making himself President and appointing Ayub Khan as Prime Minister.

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    Iskander Mirza served as Governor General of Pakistan from 1955 to 1958. Some key events during his rule included: 1) He dismissed Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Bogra in 1955 and appointed Chaudhry Muhammad Ali as the new Prime Minister. 2) Pakistan's first constitution was announced on March 23, 1956, declaring Pakistan an Islamic Republic. 3) Mirza introduced the controversial One Unit policy in 1955, merging the provinces to give equal representation, which was rejected by East Pakistan. 4) He proclaimed martial law in 1958, making himself President and appointing Ayub Khan as Prime Minister.

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    Iskander Mirza

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    Iskander Mirza served as Governor General of Pakistan from 1955 to 1958. Some key events during his rule included: 1) He dismissed Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Bogra in 1955 and appointed Chaudhry Muhammad Ali as the new Prime Minister. 2) Pakistan's first constitution was announced on March 23, 1956, declaring Pakistan an Islamic Republic. 3) Mirza introduced the controversial One Unit policy in 1955, merging the provinces to give equal representation, which was rejected by East Pakistan. 4) He proclaimed martial law in 1958, making himself President and appointing Ayub Khan as Prime Minister.

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    Iskander Mirza (1955-58)

    Timeline
    1955 Iskander Mirza acting GG, Bogra Dismissed as PM
    5 Oct 1955 Formation of One Unit
    23 March 1956 Constitution announced
    12 Sep 1956 Ch. Muhammad Ali resigns, Suhrawardy new PM
    8 Oct 1957 Suhrawardy dismissed, I.I. Chundrigar PM
    Dec 1957 I.I. Chundrigar dismissed, Feroze Khan Noon PM
    7 Oct 1958 Mirza proclaimed Martial Law. Mirza President, Ayub
    Khan PM

    Iskander Mirza (1955-58)

    • Governor of East Pakistan


    • Took charge as acting GG
    • Dismissed Muhammad Ali Bogra and appointed Ch. Muhammad Ali PM
    • New constitution on 23 March 1956
    • Pakistan declared as Islamic Republic of Pakistan

    Rights Guaranteed by the Constitution

    Free speech and assembly Right to security


    Right to vote Right to move any where
    Right to form political parties Right to marry
    Right to criticize Right to Education
    Freedom from unlawful arrest Right to own Property
    Freedom of religion Right to choose trade or profession
    Equality as a citizen Freedom of culture
    1956 Constitution: Government Structure
    Federal Powers: Chooses
    and President Prime Minister,
    Provincial Emergency Powers,
    Courts Can Dissolve NA.
    Restrictions:
    Muslim, over 40,
    PM from NA,
    Dissolution of NA
    Prime Minister after PM advice

    Powers: Choses Cabinet


    Restriction: Cabinet
    Islamic Cabinet Must be from NA
    Committee
    Right of Veto
    on Legislation Powers:
    NA and PA Advises
    Provincial
    NA: House of President.
    Assembly:
    Parliament, Restriction:
    One Unit.
    300 members only Advice
    EP and WP
    over 21 years

    The One Unit Policy

    On 5 Oct 1955 Mirza announced policy of one unit

    • He claimed it would bring efficiency and rapid development


    • Significant step for unity of the country
    • Equal representation for both wings
    • To draft constitution for the country

    Rejected by the Majority

    • East Pakistan rejected because its majority had been converted into
    equality
    • Reservations from smaller provinces
    • Independent status of states came to an end
    • Cultural and social diversity of the regions

    Expected Questions

    Q How successful have governments been in the Islamisation of Pakistan between 1947 and
    1988? Explain your answer. [14]
    Q Why did Pakistan face so many problems in the provision of education between 1947 and
    1988? [7]
    Q Why did educational reform become such an important issue between 1947 and 1988? [7]
    Q The low rate of literacy was the most important social problem facing Pakistan between 1947
    and 1988.' Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. [14]
    Q How successful have governments been in the Islamisation of Pakistan between 1947 and
    1956? Explain your answer. [14]
    Q Why was it so difficult to agree on a new Constitution in 1950? [7]

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