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CONSTITUTION
OF PAKISTAN
1956
BY HASSAN ASLAM
CONSTITUTION OF 1956
Constitution of 1956
It consisted of 234 articles divided into thirteen parts
and six schedules. Some salient features of the
constitution are as under:
1. Islamic Republic of Pakistan
The name of the country was adopted as the Islamic
Republic of Pakistan. The Objectives Resolution was
included as Preamble in the constitution.
FEDERAL SYSTEM
The constitution provide for a federal system in the
country. The powers were divided among the centre
and the provinces. The subjects were divided into
three lists; the Federal List, the Provincial list, and
the concurrent list.
3. Unicameral Legislature
The Legislature was to consist of only one house. Both the wings of the country
were given representation in the National Assembly. The National Assembly
consisted of 300 members. 150 members were drawn from each wing. Thus the
principle of parity was adopted.
4. Parliamentary System
Parliamentary system was adopted. According to it President was the Head of the
State and the Prime MInister headed the government.
5. Independent Judiciary
The constitution provided for an independent judiciary in the country. A Supreme
Court was constituted. It was headed by a Chief Justice.
The Supreme Court, interpreted the constitution, advised the state whenever
required and decided the issues arising among the governments.
6. The President
According to the 1956 Constitution the President was the head of the state. He was to
be a Muslim of at least forty years ago. The tenure of his office was five years. In case
of internal or external danger he could declare state of emergency in the country. He
was authorized to appoint the Governors, the Judges of the Supreme Court, Auditor
General and the Advocate General.
7. The Prime Minister
The Prime Minister was the head of the government. He was the leader of the
Parliamentary group and was thus indirectly elected by the people. He was authorized
to nominate his cabinet among the members of the National Assembly. The Cabinet
was answerable to the Assembly.
8. Fundamental Rights
The Constitution of 1956 provided for the fundamental rights for the citizens of
Pakistan.
9. Islamic Law
No law would be passed against the teachings of Quran and
Sunnah and the existing laws would be made Islamic in
character.
10. Language
Urdu and Bengali were made national languages.
Constitution of 1956

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Constitution of 1956

  • 2. CONSTITUTION OF 1956 Constitution of 1956 It consisted of 234 articles divided into thirteen parts and six schedules. Some salient features of the constitution are as under: 1. Islamic Republic of Pakistan The name of the country was adopted as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The Objectives Resolution was included as Preamble in the constitution.
  • 3. FEDERAL SYSTEM The constitution provide for a federal system in the country. The powers were divided among the centre and the provinces. The subjects were divided into three lists; the Federal List, the Provincial list, and the concurrent list.
  • 4. 3. Unicameral Legislature The Legislature was to consist of only one house. Both the wings of the country were given representation in the National Assembly. The National Assembly consisted of 300 members. 150 members were drawn from each wing. Thus the principle of parity was adopted. 4. Parliamentary System Parliamentary system was adopted. According to it President was the Head of the State and the Prime MInister headed the government. 5. Independent Judiciary The constitution provided for an independent judiciary in the country. A Supreme Court was constituted. It was headed by a Chief Justice. The Supreme Court, interpreted the constitution, advised the state whenever required and decided the issues arising among the governments.
  • 5. 6. The President According to the 1956 Constitution the President was the head of the state. He was to be a Muslim of at least forty years ago. The tenure of his office was five years. In case of internal or external danger he could declare state of emergency in the country. He was authorized to appoint the Governors, the Judges of the Supreme Court, Auditor General and the Advocate General. 7. The Prime Minister The Prime Minister was the head of the government. He was the leader of the Parliamentary group and was thus indirectly elected by the people. He was authorized to nominate his cabinet among the members of the National Assembly. The Cabinet was answerable to the Assembly. 8. Fundamental Rights The Constitution of 1956 provided for the fundamental rights for the citizens of Pakistan.
  • 6. 9. Islamic Law No law would be passed against the teachings of Quran and Sunnah and the existing laws would be made Islamic in character. 10. Language Urdu and Bengali were made national languages.