Ayub Khan
Ayub Khan was a military general and the second President of Pakistan, serving from 1958 to 1969. He is noted for his role in the 1958 coup that led to the imposition of martial law in Pakistan. His presidency is marked by significant economic growth and development reforms, but also by political repression and growing discontent, which ultimately led to his resignation amidst widespread protests. Ayub Khan's era is often referenced in discussions about military influence in Pakistani politics.
Born on May 14, 1907 (117 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2 | 4.50 | 0.06% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 124,692 | $280,000 | 158$ |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 5.00 | 0.14% | +10% | 164,689,383 | 262,358 | $350,000 | 558$ |
| India | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 514,351 | $2,900,000 | 1,081$ |
| Nepal | 1 | 7.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 29,136,808 | 42,660 | $34,000 | 50$ |
| Totals | 6 | 1,794,722,907 | 944,061 | $3,564,000 | 1,847$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Pakistan:
Field Marshal Ayub Khan promulgated the MFLO in 1961, which incorporated some of the Rashid Commission’s recommendations.
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Bangladesh:
Ayub Khan introduced a new system called 'Basic Democracy' in 1960 to mix authoritarian rule with some democratic practices.
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Bangladesh:
Ayub Khan is referenced as a former military ruler who came to power under special circumstances.
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Nepal:
Former President Ayub Khan of Pakistan was also hosted as a distinguished guest at the building.
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India:
Ayub Khan's plan to redraw the border in the Rann of Kutch was thwarted by Indian jawans.
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Pakistan:
Mr Rehman mentioned that the policies of military dictators from General Ayub to General Musharraf are still being followed by the current rulers.
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Pakistan:
Omar Ayub is the grandson of former dictator Gen Ayub Khan.
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Bangladesh:
Ayub Khan led the first Kings Party in the country.
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Pakistan:
Kamran Tesori noted that the current Army Chief is the first since Ayub Khan to receive a guard of honor.
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Pakistan:
Ayub Khan was a former President of Pakistan and is referenced in relation to Gulgee's artistic legacy.
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