Military coups in Pakistan

Military coups in Pakistan began in 1958 when military officer Muhammad Ayub Khan overthrew and exiled president Iskandar Ali Mirza.[1][2] Since its creation in 1947, Pakistan has spent several decades under military rule (1958–1971, 1977–1988, 1999–2008). After their respective terms in office, each of the past five prime ministers of Pakistan has faced convictions or imprisonment. This trend highlights a significant aspect of Pakistan's political landscape: the prevailing rule that the Pakistani military exercises influence wherever it deems necessary, often persisting despite potential repercussions. Throughout Pakistani history, the military has played a prominent role in governance, with periods where it has directly ruled the country.[3]

  1. ^ "The curse that no Pakistan ruler has ever escaped". The Times of India. 26 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Pakistan - Constitutional Beginnings". www.country-data.com. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  3. ^ "The Military Disrupts Pakistan's Democracy Once Again".