Explanation

• Pakistan’s first Martial Law was imposed under the control of General Ayub Khan.
• Martial Law imposed: 7 October 1958
• President at the time: Iskandar Ali Mirza
• Prime Minister: Feroz Khan Noon

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Last verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• 1st Martial Law imposed by Iskandar Mirza 1958
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• From 1953 to 1958, he served in the civilian government as Defence and Home Minister
• and supported President Iskander Mirza's decision to impose martial law against Prime Minister Feroze Khan's administration in 1958
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• iskandar Ali Mirza who was the first president of Pakistan abrogated the constitution of 1956 on 07-October-1958.
• Ø  Ayoub Khan was made chief martial law after this abrogation.
• Ø  Feroz Khan Noun was the prime minister at the time of the first Martial Law in Pakistan.

• ist of Martial Laws Held in Pakistan from 1947 to 2022

  Sr#	Martial Law Number	Date of Martial Law	Martial Law Implemented by
  1	First Martial Law	7th October 1958	Iskandar Mirza
  2	2nd Martial Law	25th March 1969	General Yahya Khan
  3	3rd Martial Law	25th July 1977	General Zia ul Haq
  4	4th Martial Law	12th October 1999	General Pervaiz Musharraf

   

  There are total four martial laws Implemented in Pakistan from 1947 to 2022

Explanation

• Martial Law imposed: 7 October 1958
• Pakistan’s first Martial Law was imposed under the control of General Ayub Khan.
• President at the time: Iskandar Ali Mirza
• Prime Minister: Feroz Khan Noon

Additional information:

Last verified on 22-06-2026

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