Constitution of 1973

The Constitution of 1973 was passed by the National Assembly on April 10, 1973, and enforced on August 14, 1973. It was the first constitution in Pakistan's history to be framed by elected representatives with near-unanimous consensus.

• System of Government: Purely Parliamentary (PM is the Head of Government).
• Legislature: Bicameral (National Assembly and Senate).
• Religion: Declares Islam as the State Religion.
• Form: Written and Rigid (requires a 2/3rd majority for amendments).

• The President: Head of State; must be a Muslim of at least 45 years of age.
• The Senate: Represents the provinces equally, ensuring federal stability.
• National Assembly: Represents the population; members are elected for 5 years.

• 2nd Amendment (1974): Declared Ahmadis as non-Muslims.
• 8th Amendment (1985): Shifted power from PM to President (Article 58-2b).
• 18th Amendment (2010): Restored the Parliamentary system and granted more provincial autonomy.

• Q: Who was the Chairman of the Constitution Committee in 1973?
• A: Abdul Hafeez Pirzada.
• Q: On what date was the 1973 Constitution enforced?
• A: August 14, 1973.
• Q: Which amendment abolished the "Concurrent List"?
• A: The 18th Amendment.

"According to the 1973 Constitution, who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Pakistan?"

A) The Prime Minister

B) The Chief of Army Staff

C) The President

D) The Minister of Defense

(Correct: C - The President)