Name : Alia Akbar

Semester : 6th
Subject: constitutional and political development 1970 to till date
Topic : constitutional and political developments in Pakistan from 1970
to 1973
• Introduction
• Legal framework order (LFO) 1970
• 1970’s General Elections
• Breakup of East Pakistan 1971
• Interim constitution 1972
• Conclusion
 Introduction and Background

Ayub stepped down 25 March 1969

Handed over the reins of power to Army Chief General Yahya Khan
Yahya assumed the power of CMLA
• Yahya promised direct elections
 Legal Framework Order

Issued by Yahya Khan

It outlined the structure for upcoming general elections
It defined the electoral process
• Established a framework for the formation of National and Provincial
assemblies
 1970 General Elections

Awami league won the elections

Winning 160 out of 162 , 7 seats for women
PPP won only 81 seats
• 5 women seats in west Pakistan
 Emergence of Bangladesh

Stubborn attitude of Muslim League leader

Regional politics
Result of 1970 elections
Indian hostility
• Economic backwardness of East Pakistan
 Interim Constitution

Preamble
Declaration of state principle
Structure of government
• Duration of interim constitution
 Conclusion
The first general elections were hold in Pakistan
Pakistan lost 56% of it’s population
• The international community got the impression that military is
suppressing the people
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