Constitutional Pacts
6 reference items
Which historic declaration in 1949 laid the foundation for Pakistan's constitutions?
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Objectives Resolution
Explanation
Liaquat Ali Khan moved the Objectives Resolution, declaring sovereignty belongs to Allah.
Who presented the Bogra Formula in 1953 to resolve representation deadlocks?
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Mohammad Ali Bogra
Explanation
Prime Minister Mohammad Ali Bogra balanced representation between East and West wings.
Which 1972 pact set the path for the drafting of the 1973 Constitution?
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Tripartite Accord
Explanation
The ruling PPP signed the Tripartite Accord with NAP and JUI to prepare the draft.
Which constitutional amendment in 1974 declared Ahmadis non-Muslims in Pakistan?
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Second Amendment
Explanation
The Second Amendment officially defined the term 'Muslim' under the constitution.
Which amendment in 1985 gave the President power to dissolve the National Assembly?
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Eighth Amendment
Explanation
The 8th Amendment inserted Article 58(2)(b), empowering the President over Parliament.
Which historic amendment in 2010 restored parliamentary democracy and provincial autonomy?
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Eighteenth Amendment
Explanation
The 18th Amendment stripped the President of Assembly dissolution powers, devolving ministries.