Iskander Mirza became the first President of Pakistan on March 23, 1956, when Pakistan became an Islamic Republic. Ghulam Muhammad was Governor-General, not President. The original question had a typo (“Sikandar Mirza”) and repeated options, corrected to “Iskander Mirza” with streamlined options.

Pakistan adopted its first constitution on March 23, 1956, officially becoming the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The original question used “Islamia Jamhooria,” a typo for “Islamic Republic,” which was corrected.

The University of Peshawar was established on 18th May 1950, becoming one of Pakistan’s earliest public universities. It played a vital role in advancing higher education and research in the North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa).

Pakistan recognized the People’s Republic of China on 5th January 1950, shortly after its establishment in 1949. This early recognition laid the foundation for the strong bilateral relationship that developed, particularly after the 1963 boundary agreement.

Pakistan recognized the Republic of Indonesia on 27th December 1949, the day Indonesia gained independence from the Netherlands. This act strengthened Pakistan’s diplomatic ties with Muslim-majority nations in the post-colonial era.

Abdur Rab Nishtar was appointed Governor of Punjab on 2nd August 1949. A key Muslim League leader, his appointment aimed to stabilize provincial governance during Pakistan’s early years, leveraging his political experience.

Pakistan’s first constitution came into force on 23 March 1956, turning the country into the Islamic Republic and ending its status as a dominion[12](https://historypak.com/constitution-of-1956/).

The Treaty of Lausanne, which recognized the sovereignty of the Republic of Turkey, was signed on 24 July 1923 in Switzerland[26](https://thediplomaticinsight.com/understanding-treaty-of-lausanne/).

The Government of India Act of 1919 (Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms) separated subjects into central and provincial lists, expanding Indian participation in governance[24](https://testbook.com/question-answer/in-the-government-of-india-act-1919-the-functions--629dad468962ac48e60a86c2).

Pakistan’s first national census began on 9th February 1951, providing critical demographic data for planning and governance. It recorded population, literacy, and economic details, aiding the government in addressing the needs of the new nation.