January 26 – At the Dhaka session of the ruling Muslim League party, prime minister Khawaja Nazimuddin declares Urdu the national language of the state of Pakistan.[1][2]
January 30 – The
Awami League holds a secret meeting, attended by a number of members from the communist front mobilising full political and student support.[2]
February 6-
Queen of Pakistan
February 20 – Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, prohibiting processions and meetings is promulgated in Dhaka.[2]
February 21 – The first ethnic riots occur in Dhaka,
May 15 – Conference is held amongst delegates from India and Pakistan in Karachi to consider implementation of a visa and passport system between the two countries.
July–September
August 14 – Pakistan celebrates 5 years of independence.
October–December
November 23 – Basic Principles Committee (BPC) presents the second revised report to the Constituent Assembly. The report called for a parity of representation between East and West Pakistan in parliament elected on the basis of separate balloting for minorities.
