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 (118 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 7 | 4.00 | 0.32% | +60% | 220,892,331 | 1,128,132 | $280,000 | 1,430$ |
| Bangladesh | 1 | 6.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 164,689,383 | 189,734 | $350,000 | 403$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 972,519 | $2,900,000 | 2,044$ |
| Totals | 9 | 1,765,586,099 | 2,290,385 | $3,530,000 | 3,877$ |
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India:
America sent Nehru’s letter to Pakistan's military ruler Ayub Khan.
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Pakistan:
Field Marshal Ayub Khan abolished the parliamentary system established by Jinnah and imposed a presidential system.
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Pakistan:
Gen Munir is the second military chief to be promoted to the five-star rank after Ayub Khan, the country’s first military dictator.
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Pakistan:
Ayub Khan introduced a law in 1967 that has been restored allowing military trials of civilians.
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Pakistan:
Ayub Khan introduced the law allowing military trials of civilians in 1967.
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Pakistan:
Ayub Khan’s long spell of military rule contributed to the mistakes leading up to the 1971 war.
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Pakistan:
Ayub Khan's long spell of military rule contributed to the mistakes leading up to the 1971 war.
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Bangladesh:
Ayub Khan promoted himself to Field Marshal in 1965.
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Pakistan:
General Ayub Khan was the first person to be made Field Marshal in Pakistan in 1959.
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Pakistan:
Ayub Khan is mentioned in the context of the Indus Waters Treaty with India.
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