Pakistan
Some famous holders of this post in Pakistan include:
- Field Marshal Ayub Khan (1957–58): held the post under President Iskander Mirza
- General Yahya Khan (1968–69): held the post under President Ayub Khan
- Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (1971–73): became the first civilian to hold this post in Pakistan after the Bangladesh Liberation War.
- General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq (1977–79): held this office under President Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry after overthrowing Prime Minister Bhutto.
- General Pervez Musharraf (1999–2001): held this office under President Rafiq Tarar, although it was styled as "Chief Executive of Pakistan."
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