Sir Francis Mudie ( b. 1890 - d. 1976 ) was the first governor of the Punjab ( Pakistan ) from 15ht August 1947 - 2nd August 1949 . On partition of India and Pakistan in 1947 , Mudie was appointed by Mr Jinnah as first Governor of ( West ) Punjab . He served as Governor from 15th August 1947 until 2nd August 1949 .