Ayub Khan Quotes

Pakistan, Soldier
May 14, 1907 – April, 19, 1974.

Mohammad Ayub Khan (Urdu: محمد ایوب خان‬‎; 14 May 1907 – 19 April 1974), HPk, NPk, HJ, MBE, was a Pakistani military dictator and the 2nd President of Pakistan who forcibly assumed the presidency from 1st President through coup in 1958, the first successful coup d'état of the country. The popular demonstrations and labour strikes which were supported by the protests in East Pakistan ultimately led to his forced resignation in 1969.

Also known as President

We thought the bomb was detonated by remote control, but now it appears to be a suicide attack.

Ayub Khan
- Control
- Suicide
- Attack
There has to be proper supervision. The director might expect a dog to jump from a height of six feet. We can't play with the lives of our livelihood. We treat them like our children. The guidelines must be followed strictly.

Ayub Khan
- Children
- Dog
- Jump

Pakistan has made no mention of ending our tests. We have a missile program, and it is in the national interest whatever we want to do.

Ayub Khan
We were forced into this situation. Unfortunately our friends did not stand by us, ... The action they are taking now should have been taken long ago by all concerned parties.

Ayub Khan
- Long
- Friends
- Action
We have an active program. We have nuclear weapons, we are a nuclear power. We have an advanced missiles program.

Ayub Khan
- Power