TY  - BOOK
AU  - Chaudhry, G.M
TI  - The Constitution of Pakistan, 1973: upto date and including all amending Acts and Orders
U1  - 342.5491 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Lahore
PB  - Federal Law House
KW  - Constitutional law -- Pakistan
KW  - Federal government -- Pakistan
KW  - Legislative bodies -- Pakistan
KW  - Islamic law -- Pakistan
KW  - Zulfikar Ali Bhutto -- Contributions to the Constitution of Pakistan
N1  - The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, is the supreme law of Pakistan, establishing the country's framework for political and legal governance. Adopted on August 14, 1973, this document outlines the structure of the federal government, the delineation of powers between the federal and provincial governments, fundamental rights, the role of Islam, and provisions for amendments. It includes a preamble with the Objectives Resolution, affirming the sovereignty of Allah and the democratic principles guiding the nation.

Contents:

    Preamble: Objectives Resolution
    Part I: Introductory
    Part II: Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy
    Part III: The Federation of Pakistan
    Part IV: Provinces
    Part V: Relations Between Federation and Provinces
    Part VI: Finance, Property, Contracts, and Suits
    Part VII: The Judicature
    Part VIII: Elections
    Part IX: Islamic Provisions
    Part X: Emergency Provisions
    Part XI: Amendment of the Constitution
    Part XII: Miscellaneous
    Schedules: Seven schedules detailing forms of oaths, legislative lists, and other provisions

Notes:

    This Constitution has undergone several amendments to adapt to political and social changes.
    Significant amendments include the Eighth Amendment (1985), Seventeenth Amendment (2004), and Eighteenth Amendment (2010).
    Key features include the establishment of a parliamentary democracy, the roles of the President and Prime Minister, and the inclusion of Islamic principles in legislation.

References:

    National Assembly of Pakistan. "The Constitution of Pakistan." National Assembly of Pakistan.
    "The Constitution of Pakistan." Wikipedia.
    History Pak. "The Constitution of 1973." History Pak.

This entry provides a comprehensive overview of the Constitution of Pakistan, making it accessible for research and educational purposes

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