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Events on Friday 23 March 1956 1
1956Pakistan adopts its first constitutionPakistan becomes an Islamic RepublicPakistan adopted its first constitution, becoming an Islamic Republic while remaining within the Commonwealth. Iskander Mirza was sworn in as the country's first president. The constitution replaced the Government of India Act framework used since independence in 1947.