Khawaja Nazimuddin

ModernPoliticianPakistan1894 — 1964

Second prime minister and governor-general of Pakistan.

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Quick Facts

Born

1894

Died

1964

Country

Pakistan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)46

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score50.1

Khawaja Nazimuddin — Complete Timeline

1948 AD

Appointed Governor-General of PakistanPolitical Action◆ Major

Khawaja Nazimuddin succeeded Muhammad Ali Jinnah as Governor-General after Jinnah's death. He served as the ceremonial head of state during a critical period of consolidation. His tenure saw the early challenges of nation-building and the Kashmir conflict.

Governor-GeneralSuccession

Impact: national

1951 AD

Became Prime Minister of PakistanPolitical Action◆ Major

After the assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan, Nazimuddin became Prime Minister. He faced economic difficulties and political unrest. His government struggled to maintain stability and was dismissed in 1953 by Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad.

Prime MinisterPolitical Instability

Impact: national

1953 AD

Dismissed by Governor-General Ghulam MuhammadPolitical Action◆ Major

Governor-General Ghulam Muhammad dismissed Nazimuddin's government, citing its failure to maintain law and order during the anti-Ahmadiyya riots. The dismissal was controversial and set a precedent for executive overreach. It highlighted the fragility of parliamentary democracy in Pakistan.

DismissalConstitutional Crisis

Impact: nationaldestructive