Document page
Pak Studies History IGCSEPDF 138
181 pagesrevision 46928
PDF 138
Page image rendered from the stored file at 110 dpi; it sharpens as you zoom. Outlines are placed from each region’s stored position on the page (596 × 842 pt).
readable
Source of this text: embedded text layer. The better of the embedded text and OCR is kept.
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
●
iv) Malik Feroz Khan Noon
His government was a coalition supported mainly by the Muslim League
and Republican Party, but lacked a stable majority.
During his short tenure, he introduced a bill to amend the Electoral
College, proposing separate electorates for Muslims and non-Muslims —
a controversial issue that led to opposition.
Faced political instability and conflicts between East and West Pakistani
politicians.
Resigned after only 56 days in office on 11 December 1957, making his
tenure one of the shortest in Pakistan’s history.
Remembered as a principled but politically weak leader who struggled
to maintain unity in a divided parliament.
Died in 1960.
Born on 7 May 1893 in Sargodha District, Punjab; educated at Wellington
College and Cambridge University in England.
A lawyer and politician, he joined the Indian Civil Service and later
became active in politics through the Unionist Party before joining the
Muslim League.
Played a key role in the Pakistan Movement, helping secure Muslim
support in Punjab.
After independence, served in several high offices including Foreign
Minister and Minister of Defence.
Became 7th Prime Minister of Pakistan on 16 December 1957,
succeeding I.I. Chundrigar.
His tenure focused on foreign policy successes and territorial integrity.
Negotiated with Britain for the return of Gwadar to Pakistan in 1958,
strengthening national unity and coastline security.
Faced internal political instability, growing provincial tensions, and
public dissatisfaction with corruption and inefficiency.
His government failed to manage the rising influence of the military and
economic challenges.
On 7 October 1958, President Iskander Mirza, with General Ayub
Khan, imposed martial law, dissolving Noon’s government.
Later withdrew from active politics; died in 1970.