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Constitutional Crisis in Pakistan From 1969 To 1971 Critical Analysis
Constitutional Crisis in Pakistan From 1969 To 1971 Critical Analysis
Introduction
History of Constitution of Pakistan is very unfortune. Pakistan come into being 1949 after many sacrifices and the first constitution of 19
enforced 23 March 1956. But unfortunately it was abrogated in 1958. After abrogated constitution of 1956, the Ayub Khan appointed a t
drafted a constitution. The constitution of 1962 was enforced in 1962, but it lasted until 1969 when martial law was imposed.
Indirect Elections
The method of election of President, members of National Assembly and Provincial Assembly in the constitution of 1962 was indirect. It was not proper for the country like Pakistan.
Political Causes
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1965 War
In 1965 in Muhammad Ayub Khan’s era Pakistan fought war with India. The 1965 war told upon the economy of the country, which created hatred among the people against the Muhammad Ayub
Government.
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The political crises raised their heads, which reflected that people were no longer satisfied with the Muhammad Ayub Khan’s policies.
Presidential Dictatorship
In constitution of 1962, absence of separation of powers and granting of extensive powers to President revealed that presidential system of this constitution was just another form of presidential dicta
Such presidential dictatorship caused failure of presidential system of constitution of 1962.
Conclusion
To conclude, it can be stated that main objective of constitution of 1962 was not to give nation a real democratic constitution, but its objective was to keep military rule continued under its umbrella. Alth
worked for military regime, yet it failed to gain popularity among common masses. Its unpopularity finally caused not only its failure, but also failure of its presidential system.
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