In the 71 years since independence, Pakistan
has witnessed a troubled path to democracy.
It has seen 29 prime ministers, none of which have completed a full term.
Since 1947, Pakistan has been ruled three times by military dictators who served as President for many years. In 1958,Muhammad Ayub Khan became the President. In 1977, Zia-ul-Haq became the President after ousting Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. And in 1999, Parvez Musharraf held the post and remained in office till 2008.
The reasons for the short tenures are myriad -- from being dismissed, to military coups, resignations, disqualifications and an assassination.
Here’s a look at how long Pakistan’s different Prime Ministers have stayed at the helm, how their tenures ended and the number of years the country has endured military rule -- whose influence casts a shadow till today.
It has seen 29 prime ministers, none of which have completed a full term.
Since 1947, Pakistan has been ruled three times by military dictators who served as President for many years. In 1958,Muhammad Ayub Khan became the President. In 1977, Zia-ul-Haq became the President after ousting Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. And in 1999, Parvez Musharraf held the post and remained in office till 2008.
The reasons for the short tenures are myriad -- from being dismissed, to military coups, resignations, disqualifications and an assassination.
Here’s a look at how long Pakistan’s different Prime Ministers have stayed at the helm, how their tenures ended and the number of years the country has endured military rule -- whose influence casts a shadow till today.
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