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October 7, President Iskander Mirza abrogated the constitution and imposed Martial Law . This was done as the general elections under the 1956 constitution drew closer.

October 27, the Supreme Court upheld the imposition of martial law as constitutional. The Chief Justice Muhammad Munir , held that "a victorious revolution and a successful coup d' etat is an internationally recognized legal method of changing a constitution.

October 27, President Iskander Mirza was forced at gun point to step aside and hand over all power to General Ayub Khan .