What is the Constitution of 1973?

What is the Constitution of 1973?

Drafted by the government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, with additional assistance from the country’s opposition parties, it was approved by the Parliament on 10 April and ratified on 14 August 1973. The Constitution is intended to guide Pakistan’s law, its political culture, and system.

What is the 8th amendment in 1973 constitution of Pakistan?

The Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan (Urdu: آئین پاکستان میں آٹھویں ترمیم) allowed the President to unilaterally dissolve the National Assembly and elected governments.

Who ratified the 1973 Constitution?

The 1973 Constitution: draft presented to President Marcos by the 1971 Constitutional Convention on December 1, 1972; deemed ratified by Citizens’ Assemblies held from January 10 to 15, 1973, proclaimed in force by Proclamation by President Marcos, January 17, 1973.

What is the purpose of 1973 Constitution?

The 1973 Constitution , composed of a preamble and 17 articles, provides for the shift from presidential to parliamentary system of government. The Constitution vests the legislative power in the National Assembly.

Who introduced 58 2b?

Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif took oath as Prime Minister of Pakistan on 6th November, 1990. The Assembly was dissolved by the then President, Ghulam Ishaq Khan, under Article 58(2)(b) on 18th April 1993.

Who made 18th amendment in Pakistan?

The amendment bill was passed by the Senate of Pakistan on April 15, 2010 and it became an act of parliament when President Asif Ali Zardari put his signature on the bill on April 19, 2010.

When did the 1973 Constitution amended?

[The afore-quoted amendments were ratified in the referendum-plebiscite held on October 16-17, 1976, and were proclaimed in full force and effect as of October 27, 1976, under Proclamation No. 1595 issued by President Ferdinand E. Marcos]. Click here for the full text of the 1973 CONSTITUTION.