What is Pakistan Constitution and Political System in NLT Pakistan?

Pakistan Constitution and Political System is a topic in the Gk syllabus of NLT Pakistan. It carries a weight of 3% in the exam. Our notes cover the key concepts, formulas, and problem-solving approaches you need to master this topic.

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Pakistan Constitution and Political System

🟢 Lite — Quick Review (1h–1d)

Rapid summary for last-minute revision before your NLT Pakistan exam.

Pakistan Constitution and Political System — Key Facts

Major Constitutions

1956 Constitution: First constitution (Islamic Republic declared)
1962 Constitution: Ayub Khan era (Presidential system)
1973 Constitution: Current constitution (Parliamentary system after 18th Amendment)

1973 Constitution Key Features

Parliamentary system (restored after 18th Amendment 2010)
Bicameral Parliament: National Assembly (342) + Senate (100)
Federal structure: 4 Provinces + Federal Territory
Islamic provisions: Objectives Resolution part of constitution

18th Amendment (2010) — Most Important

Restored parliamentary system
Removed Concurrent Legislative List: All subjects to provinces
Enhanced provincial share: 57.5% (from 47.5%) in NFC Award
Strengthened Chief Minister: More provincial autonomy

⚡ NLT High-Yield: 1973 Constitution is the current constitution. 18th Amendment restored parliamentary system.

🟡 Standard — Regular Study (2d–2mo)

Chapter: Pakistan Constitution and Political System

1.1 Evolution of Constitutions

Objective Resolution (1949)

Moved by Liaquat Ali Khan
Became preamble to subsequent constitutions
Features: Sovereignty belongs to Allah, Federal republic

Constitution of 1956

First constitution
Islamic Republic declared
Overthrown: 1958 martial law

Constitution of 1962

Presidential system
Basic Democracy system
Overthrown: 1969 martial law

Constitution of 1973 — Current

Passed: 10-11 April 1973
Inaugurated: 14 August 1973
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s government

1.2 Structure of 1973 Constitution

Federal Structure

4 Provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan
Capital Territory: Islamabad
Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan: Separate status

Bicameral Parliament

National Assembly: 342 seats (266 general, 60 women, 16 minorities)
Senate: 100 seats (14 each from 4 provinces + 8 from ICT + 4 from tribal areas)

1.3 Key Amendments

18th Amendment (2010) — Most Important

Restored parliamentary system
Removed presidential powers (to dissolve NA)
Abolished Concurrent List
Enhanced NFC Award: 57.5% to provinces
Devolved 17 federal ministries to provinces

25th Amendment (2018)

FATA merged into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

1.4 NLT Pakistan High-Yield Points

⚡ Commonly Asked:

Current constitution: 1973 (as amended)
18th Amendment: Restored parliamentary system, devolved powers
Bicameral Parliament: National Assembly + Senate
NFC Award: 57.5% share to provinces (after 18th Amendment)
First constitution: 1956
Objective Resolution 1949: Liaquat Ali Khan
National Assembly seats: 342
Senate seats: 100