Who dismissed the government of Khawaja Nazimuddin?

Correct answer: Ghulam Muhammad. Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad dismissed Khawaja Nazimuddin’s government in April 1953.

Background: Nazimuddin had a majority in the Constituent Assembly when he was dismissed.

• Ayub Khan: Ayub Khan was Commander-in-Chief at the time.
• Iskander Mirza: Iskander Mirza became Governor-General later.
• Yahya Khan: Yahya Khan was a military officer at the time.

Did you know? The dismissal set a precedent for later dismissals of governments.

Memory trick: 1953: Ghulam Muhammad dismisses Nazimuddin.