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Pakistan's first constitution came into force on 23 March 1956.
The country then formally became an Islamic republic.

The 1956 Constitution created a parliamentary form of government.
The prime minister was the effective head of government.

The 1956 Constitution provided for one federal legislative chamber.
A bicameral parliament was introduced under the 1973 Constitution.

The 1956 Constitution declared the country the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
This marked its transition from dominion to republic.

The first nationwide martial law was imposed in October 1958.
The 1956 Constitution was abrogated.

General Ayub Khan became Chief Martial Law Administrator in 1958.
He later assumed the presidency.

The 1962 Constitution concentrated executive authority in the presidency.
It replaced the parliamentary structure of 1956.

Ayub Khan introduced the Basic Democracies system in 1959.
It created local councils and an electoral college.

The Legal Framework Order laid down rules for elections and constitution-making.
It was issued by the Yahya Khan government.

Pakistan held its first nationwide general elections in December 1970.
They were based on direct adult voting.

The National Assembly passed the Constitution on 10 April 1973.
It came into force later that year.

Amiruddin Kidwai is credited with designing Pakistan's flag.
The design reflects Muslim identity and minority representation.