Constitution of Pakistan

Constitution of Pakistan
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Constitution name	Constitution of Pakistan
Country	Pakistan
Created	1973
Ratified	August 14, 1973
Date enacted	August 14, 1973
System	Federal parliamentary republic
Chambers	National Assembly, Senate

Constitution of Pakistan. The Constitution of Pakistan is the supreme law of Pakistan, a Federal parliamentary republic located in South Asia. It was adopted on August 14, 1973, by the National Assembly of Pakistan, and it came into effect on the same day, replacing the Interim Constitution of Pakistan and the Lahore Resolution. The Constitution of Pakistan is based on the principles of Islam, Democracy, and Federalism, as envisioned by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, and Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Introduction

The Constitution of Pakistan is a comprehensive document that outlines the framework of the Government of Pakistan, the relationship between the Federal government and the Provincial governments, and the rights and freedoms of the citizens of Pakistan. It is inspired by the Objectives Resolution, which was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan in 1949, and the Lahore Resolution, which was adopted by the All-India Muslim League in 1940. The Constitution of Pakistan has been influenced by the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the United Kingdom, and the Constitution of India, as well as the Islamic law and the Sharia. The Supreme Court of Pakistan has the power to interpret the Constitution of Pakistan, as established in the case of State v. Dosso, and the Federal Shariat Court has the power to review laws in light of the Islam.

History

The history of the Constitution of Pakistan dates back to the Pakistan Movement, which was led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the All-India Muslim League. The Lahore Resolution of 1940 called for the creation of a separate homeland for the Muslims of India, and the Objectives Resolution of 1949 outlined the principles of the future Constitution of Pakistan. The first Constitution of Pakistan was adopted in 1956, but it was abrogated by General Ayub Khan in 1958. The second Constitution of Pakistan was adopted in 1962, but it was also abrogated by General Yahya Khan in 1969. The current Constitution of Pakistan was adopted in 1973, and it has been amended several times, including by Zia-ul-Haq in 1979 and by Pervez Musharraf in 2003. The Constitution of Pakistan has been influenced by the United Nations, the European Union, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.

Structure

The Constitution of Pakistan consists of a preamble, twelve parts, and six schedules. The preamble sets out the objectives and principles of the Constitution of Pakistan, including the sovereignty of Allah and the supremacy of the Constitution of Pakistan. The twelve parts deal with the Federal government, the Provincial governments, the Parliament of Pakistan, the Judiciary of Pakistan, the Election Commission of Pakistan, and the Human rights in Pakistan. The six schedules contain lists of laws, treaties, and other documents that are relevant to the Constitution of Pakistan. The Constitution of Pakistan has been influenced by the Constitution of Australia, the Constitution of Canada, and the Constitution of Germany.

Principles

The Constitution of Pakistan is based on several key principles, including the sovereignty of Allah, the supremacy of the Constitution of Pakistan, and the principles of Democracy, Federalism, and Social justice. The Constitution of Pakistan also guarantees the fundamental rights of the citizens of Pakistan, including the right to life, liberty, and property, as well as the right to freedom of speech, assembly, and association. The Constitution of Pakistan has been influenced by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. The Constitution of Pakistan has also been shaped by the Islamic law and the Sharia, as well as the Pakistan Movement and the Lahore Resolution.

Amendments

The Constitution of Pakistan has been amended several times since its adoption in 1973. The first amendment was made in 1974, and it dealt with the Ahmadiyya community. The second amendment was made in 1976, and it dealt with the Supreme Court of Pakistan. The eighth amendment was made in 1985, and it dealt with the Zia-ul-Haq regime. The thirteenth amendment was made in 1997, and it dealt with the Nawaz Sharif government. The eighteenth amendment was made in 2010, and it dealt with the Pakistan Peoples Party government. The Constitution of Pakistan has been amended by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, Zia-ul-Haq, Benazir Bhutto, Nawaz Sharif, and Asif Ali Zardari.

Key Provisions

The Constitution of Pakistan contains several key provisions, including the right to life, liberty, and property, as well as the right to freedom of speech, assembly, and association. The Constitution of Pakistan also guarantees the independence of the Judiciary of Pakistan and the Election Commission of Pakistan. The Constitution of Pakistan provides for the creation of a Federal Shariat Court to review laws in light of the Islam and the Sharia. The Constitution of Pakistan also provides for the creation of a National Assembly of Pakistan and a Senate of Pakistan to represent the people of Pakistan. The Constitution of Pakistan has been influenced by the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the United Kingdom, and the Constitution of India, as well as the Islamic law and the Sharia. The Constitution of Pakistan has been shaped by the Pakistan Movement, the Lahore Resolution, and the Objectives Resolution.

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