Feroz Khan Noon

ModernPoliticianPakistan1893 — 1970

Pakistani prime minister under the first constitution.

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Quick Facts

Born

1893

Died

1970

Country

Pakistan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score53.2

Feroz Khan Noon — Complete Timeline

1957 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of PakistanPolitical Action◆ Major

Feroz Khan Noon became Prime Minister during a period of political instability. He was a seasoned diplomat and politician. His government focused on foreign policy and economic issues, but it was short-lived due to the 1958 military coup.

Prime MinisterPolitical Instability

Impact: national

Oversaw the One Unit PolicyPolitical Action

Noon's government continued the One Unit policy, which merged the provinces of West Pakistan into a single administrative unit. The policy aimed to create parity with East Pakistan but was unpopular in smaller provinces. It was later dissolved in 1970.

Administrative ReformOne Unit

Impact: nationaldestructive

1958 AD

Dismissed by the 1958 Martial LawPolitical Action

Feroz Khan Noon's government was dismissed when President Iskander Mirza declared martial law and appointed General Ayub Khan as Chief Martial Law Administrator. The coup ended Pakistan's first parliamentary experiment. Noon was arrested but later released.

CoupMartial Law

Impact: nationaldestructive