1958 in Pakistan

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See also: 1957 in Pakistan other events of 1958, 1959 in Pakistan and the Timeline of Pakistani history.

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• October 7, President Iskander Mirza abrogated the constitution and imposed Martial law. This was done as the general elections under the 1956 constitution drew closer.
• October 27, the Supreme Court upheld the imposition of martial law as constitutional. The Chief Justice Muhammad Munir, held that "a victorious revolution and a successful coup d' etat is an internationally recognized legal method of changing a constitution.
• October 27, President Iskander Mirza was forced at gun point to step aside and hand over all power to General Ayub Khan.