1959 in Pakistan

Incumbents

Federal government

• President: Ayub Khan
• Chief Justice: Muhammad Munir

Events

October

• 26 October, Ayub Khan announces his system of 80,000 Basic Democrats, who would further form the electoral college for the elections of the President and the members of the Central and Provisional Legislature.

December

• First step of elections to the Basic Democrat units in both parts of the country.