Ayub Khan Era (1958-1969)

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes covering political developments, legislation, and policies during the Ayub Khan Era (1958-1969).

Ayub Khan

The first Muslim Commander in Chief of Pakistan Army who was appointed Chief Martial Law Administrator on 7 October 1958 and became President of Pakistan on 27 October 1958.

Iskander Mirza

The President of Pakistan who declared martial law on 7 October 1958, appointed Ayub Khan as Chief Martial Law Administrator, and was forced to resign on 27 October 1958.

Elective Bodies Disqualification Order (EBDO)

An order promulgated by Ayub Khan to keep politicians away from politics.

Public Office Disqualification Order (PODO)

An order introduced by Ayub Khan to disqualify politicians and prevent them from participating in politics.

Basic Democracy System

A new system of representation introduced by Ayub Khan in 1959 in which the public elected 80000 BD Members.

BD Members

The 80000 elected representatives under the Basic Democracy System who functioned as local bodies and served as the electoral college for the elections of the president, national, and provincial legislatures.

Constitution of 1962

The new constitution introduced by Ayub Khan that established a presidential form of government and replaced the parliamentary system.

Ayub Khan's Land Reforms

Economic policies introduced by Ayub Khan that fixed maximum land holdings to 500 acres of irrigated land and 1000 acres of unirrigated land.