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The constitutional development since 1947

The objective resolution passed in 1949 and its basics.1) -Observance of democracy, freedom equality, social justice according to the principles

of Islam. Rights of minorities. independence judiciary and the government system was

federal.Liaquat Ali Khan the first PM of Pkistan.(14th Aug 1947 to oct 16th 1951)

Basic Principles CommitteeThe Objective Resolution was not entire constitution. It gave the fundamental for the

future constitution making. Liaquat Ali Khan was chairman of this committee. The draft

constitution was prepared and presented in constitutional assembly on 28 Sep 1950 byL.A Khan, the federal legislature was to be established, The House of Units(equal

members) ,The House of Representatives(on population basis).the head of state would be

appointed by both houses.

Hue and cry

It was not accepted because it did not possess the Islamic principles. Another point wasthat Urdu was mad as official language which din not win the favor of East Pakistan.

Khawaja Nazimuddin.( 17 oct 1951 to 17 April 1953) as G.G 14 September 1948 17October 1951)

After the assignation of L.A Khan he was made the P.M .The draft was presented in C.A

on 22 Dec 1952.

1) -The head of state will be Muslim2) -Head of state will be elected by both Houses but not member of C.L

3) -For 5 years

4) -The House of Units 120 , The house of People 400 and seats would be equallydistributed

5) -Both Houses had equal power.

It was not hailed by the Wet Pakistan. Nizamuddin was removed on 16 April

1953.

Rise of Muhammad Ali Bogra as PM (17 April 1953 12 August 1955)

The ambassador to US Muhammad Ali Bogra was called and elected PM by Muslim

League. He presented Bogra Formula.

1) Central Legislature was divided into two houses.

2) -The Upper House contained 50 members among 5 units.3) -The second House consisted 300 members among five units on population basis

(175+175).

4) -If the head of state from West the PM will from East.5) -English was made official language till the growth of common language..

The constitutional assembly was successfully in adopting the draft by Sep 1954.

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The C.A could not succeeded in its mission after adoption, it was dissolved by Governor

General undemocratically. The Assembly took some steps were not liked by governor.

1) -The Assembly replaced PRODA public representative officers disqualificationAct,2,10, 10-A,10-B of the Act of 1935the section gave power to government to dismiss

the Governor General. The G,G was away from the country ,He came and announced the

state of emergency and dissolved the assembly. Moulvi Tamizuddin the speaker ofassembly in the Sindh High Court but court null and void it .Muhammad Ali Bogra was

again invited to form new constitution.

New Faces in the Cabinet.

General Muhammad Ayoub Khan,C-in C Major General Iskandar Mirza ,Suherwardy

but all were responsible to Ghulam Muhammad., so the induction of Ayoub paved way

for army involvement in the country politics. Bogra was again sent and and the coalitiongovernment was formed.Ch Muhammad Ali came swiftly constitution making and

provinces were brought under one unit. The draft was presented before the assembly on 8

January 1956 and it was finally approved and adopted by constitutional assembly on 29

Feb 1956. G.G assented it on 2

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march 1956. On 23

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March 1956 Pakistan was declaredas the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

The first Martial law.and Ayoub Khan as president( 27 October 1958 25 March 1969)

The M.L was imposed by Ayoub Khan on 8 Oct 1958 and took the reign of government,

In 1969 Ayoub again imposed Martial lawLFO was introduced by Yahya khan

N.A was consisted 313 members , 169 from East ,144 from West Pakistan.

1. In general elections Sheikh Mujeeburehmsns party won 167 seats and rebellionwas started and Yahya(25 March 1969 20 December 1971) was made responsible

for the separation of East Pakistan. Yahya resigned and Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto took

this responsibilityas PM (14 August 1973 5 July 1977). He appointed newcommittee and the martial law was lifted on 14th April in 1972.The constitution

committee was under the command of Abdul Hafeez Pirzada in Feb , 1973.The

constitution was enforced on 14th August 1973. The first general elections wereheld in 1977, the PPP was accused as rigged in elections which called public

agitation. At last the government was taken by Chief of Army staff Zia ul Haq

as president(16 September 1978 17 August 1988) .However, Benazir Bhutto

moved to court but not succeeded.

Muhammad Khan Junejo ( 24 March 1985 29 May 1988)

Ghulam Mustafa Jatoi 6 August 1990 6 November 1990Nawaz Sharif (6th Nov 1990 to 18th April 1993)

Benzir Bhutto 19 October 1993 5 November 1996

Mian Mohammad Nawaz Sharif(17 February 1997 12 October 1999