Political History of Pakistan (1947-1950)

• August 14, 1947: Pakistan gains independence from British rule.
• August 15, 1947: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah becomes the Governor-General of Pakistan.
• September 11, 1947: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah delivers his famous speech to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.
• September 30, 1947: Pakistan becomes a member of the United Nations.
• October 17, 1947: The first issue of the newspaper “Dawn” is published.
• November 13, 1947: The Muslim-majority districts of Gurdaspur, Amritsar, and Ferozepur vote to join India instead of Pakistan.
• December 11, 1947: The Constituent Assembly of Pakistan approves the Objective Resolution, which outlines the principles on which the country would be founded.
• February 28, 1948: The first general elections are held in Pakistan.
• March 23, 1948: Pakistan’s first National Day is celebrated.
• May 30, 1948: Pakistan’s first postage stamp is issued.
• June 3, 1948: Pakistan’s first coin is issued.
• July 1, 1948: The State Bank of Pakistan is established.
• August 11, 1948: Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah passes away.
• September 18, 1948: Liaquat Ali Khan becomes the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.
• February 21, 1949: The first Pakistani university, the University of Punjab, is established.
• April 17, 1949: The Objectives Resolution is adopted as a preamble to the Constitution of Pakistan.
• May 9, 1949: The Karachi Agreement is signed between Pakistan and India, establishing a ceasefire in the disputed territory of Kashmir.
• May 21, 1949: Pakistan joins the Commonwealth of Nations.
• June 2, 1949: The Liaquat-Nehru Pact is signed between Pakistan and India, aimed at protecting the rights of minorities in both countries.
• June 3, 1949: The first Pakistani film, “Teri Yaad,” is released.
• August 14, 1949: The first anniversary of Pakistan’s independence is celebrated.
• October 10, 1949: The Constituent Assembly of Pakistan approves the Objective Resolution as a substantive part of the Constitution.
• October 16, 1949: The University of Karachi is established.
• December 9, 1949: The first Asian Regional Conference of UNESCO is held in Karachi.
• December 19, 1949: Pakistan becomes a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
• January 4, 1950: The East Pakistan Awami Muslim League is formed.
• February 11, 1950: The first session of the National Assembly of Pakistan is held.
• February 21, 1950: The first state funeral in Pakistan is held for Sir Abdullah Haroon, a prominent politician and diplomat.
• March 17, 1950: Pakistan signs the Karachi Agreement with Iran and Turkey, establishing the Regional Cooperation for Development (RCD).
• April 14, 1950: Pakistan’s first postage stamp with an image of the Quaid-e-Azam is issued.
• April 21, 1950: The first Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight takes off from Karachi to Chittagong.
• May 24, 1950: The All Pakistan Music Conference is held in Lahore, promoting classical music and cultural heritage.
• June 17, 1950: Pakistan and India sign the Liaquat-Nehru Pact on the protection of minorities.
• July 4, 1950: The Rawalpindi Conspiracy Case is initiated, involving a plot to overthrow the government.
• July 14, 1950: Pakistan’s first documentary film, “Dr. Ambedkar,” is released.
• July 15, 1950: The Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission is established.
• July 23, 1950: Pakistan’s first radio station, Radio Pakistan, begins broadcasting from Karachi.
• August 8, 1950: The Pakistan Red Crescent Society is established to provide humanitarian aid and support.
• September 30, 1950: Pakistan becomes a founding member of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO).
• October 14, 1950: The Urdu Academy is established in Karachi to promote the Urdu language and literature.
• November 9, 1950: The first Pakistan-US Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement is signed, strengthening military cooperation.
• December 25, 1950: The Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) is formed as a state-owned radio network.
• January 5, 1951: Pakistan’s first national census is conducted, providing demographic data.
• February 16, 1951: The Punjab Assembly passes the Basic Principles Committee’s report, laying the foundation for the future constitution.
• March 11, 1951: The Pakistan Academy of Sciences is established to promote scientific research and development.
• April 2, 1951: Pakistan’s first Industrial Exhibition is held in Karachi, showcasing the country’s industrial progress.
• May 12, 1951: The All Pakistan Trade Union Federation is formed to protect workers’ rights and promote labor welfare.
• June 12, 1951: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Academy is established in Risalpur to train air force personnel.
• July 23, 1951: The East Pakistan Legislative Assembly is inaugurated, providing representation to East Pakistan.

August 14, 1951: Pakistan celebrates its fourth anniversary of independence with national festivities