Events from the year 1956 in Pakistan.
Incumbents
Federal government Queen Elizabeth II as Queen of Pakistan (until 23 March) Governor-General: Iskander Mirza (until 23 March) President: Iskander Mirza (starting 23 March) Prime Minister: Chaudhry Muhammad Ali (until 12 September), Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy (starting 12 September) Chief Justice: Muhammad Munir
Events January 19, 1956 West Pakistan Interim Assembly election March 5, 1956 Pakistani presidential election March 23, Pakistan becomes the first Islamic republic in the world. Pakistan also becomes a Commonwealth republic (Republic Day in Pakistan, now known as Pakistan Day) March 23, Iskander Mirza becomes the first President of Pakistan. April 23, Pakistan Republican Party established. September 12, Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy becomes Prime Minister of Pakistan. December 10, 1956 East Pakistan provincial by-election.
Births August 12 – Fahim Gul, squash player
See also List of Pakistani films of 1956
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