1968 movement in Pakistan

The 1968 movement in Pakistan was a significant series of protests and political upheaval that emerged in response to widespread dissatisfaction with the government of President Ayub Khan. Triggered by economic instability, rising social inequalities, and political repression, the movement gained momentum as students, workers, and various political factions united against authoritarian rule. The protests, which began in educational institutions, quickly spread to urban centers nationwide, demanding democratic reforms and social justice. The government's violent crackdown on demonstrators intensified public outrage, contributing to Ayub Khan's eventual resignation in March 1969, thereby leading to a transitional period marked by a shift towards greater political pluralism in Pakistan's history.