KSB Politics

Political History of Pakistan (1969–1971): General Yahya Khan & Fall of East Pakistan General Agha Muhammad Yahya Khan assumed power on 25 March 1969 , following widespread public unrest against Ayub Khan. Yahya became Pakistan’s second military ruler, taking charge as both President and Chief Martial Law Administrator. He pledged to restore democracy through free elections, but mis‑managed the transition so badly that the state lost half its territory. This article continues our political‑history series. Earlier chapters: Liaquat Ali Khan Era (1947–1951) Instability Before Martial Law (1951–1955) First Constitution & One‑Unit Scheme (1954–1956) Suhrawardy, Chundrigar & Feroz Khan Noon (1956–1958) Ayub Khan Era (1958–1969) 1 | From Tashkent Backlash to Yahya’s Coup Ayub Khan’s legitimacy crumbled after the Tashkent Declaration . Zulfikar Ali Bhutto branded it a sell‑out, galvanising students and labour unions. Facing near‑revolt, Ayub handed power...

  Introduction Pakistan emerged as an independent state on 14 August 1947. However, its birth brought a series of immediate and complex challenges including economic instability, social unrest, geographical disputes, and most critically, the absence of a constitution. Liaquat Ali Khan, Pakistan's first Prime Minister, took charge at this crucial time and led the country through its formative years. Early Challenges Right from the beginning, Pakistan faced severe political and administrative instability. Among the earliest issues was the refugee crisis which intensified after 15 August 1948, as waves of migrants arrived from India. Simultaneously, the Kashmir conflict of 1947–48 resulted in a full-fledged war between India and Pakistan, further straining the young nation's resources. Internal Tensions Internally, Pakistan also dealt with unrest in Baluchistan and the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), which posed significant threats to national unity and governance. ...