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Constitution of Pakistan
Constitution of Pakistan
It provides the
framework for the governance of the country and outlines the rights and responsibilities of its citizens,
as well as the structure and powers of its government institutions. The current Constitution of Pakistan
was adopted on April 10, 1973, and has been amended several times since then.
1. **Islamic Republic**: Pakistan is officially an Islamic Republic, with Islam declared as the state
religion. However, the Constitution also guarantees religious freedom for all citizens.
2. **Federal Structure**: Pakistan is a federal republic consisting of four provinces: Punjab, Sindh,
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, along with the Islamabad Capital Territory.
4. **President and Prime Minister**: The President of Pakistan is the ceremonial head of state, while the
Prime Minister is the head of government. The Prime Minister is elected by the National Assembly and is
typically the leader of the majority party or coalition in the assembly.
5. **Judiciary**: The Constitution establishes an independent judiciary headed by the Supreme Court of
Pakistan. The judiciary is tasked with interpreting the Constitution and ensuring its enforcement.
6. **Fundamental Rights**: The Constitution guarantees several fundamental rights to the citizens of
Pakistan, including the right to equality, freedom of speech and expression, freedom of religion, and the
right to a fair trial.
7. **Islamic Law (Sharia)**: While the Constitution does not enforce a strict interpretation of Islamic law,
it does provide for the Islamization of laws, allowing for the integration of Islamic principles into the legal
system.
8. **Amendment Procedure**: The Constitution can be amended through a special procedure that
requires a two-thirds majority in both houses of Parliament.
9. **Emergency Provisions**: The Constitution includes provisions for declaring a state of emergency in
times of war, internal unrest, or other emergencies. During a state of emergency, certain fundamental
rights may be suspended.
Overall, the Constitution of Pakistan provides the legal framework for the governance of the country,
balancing the principles of democracy, federalism, and Islamic law.