3 Questions
What is the supreme law of Pakistan?
The Constitution of Pakistan
Who is the Head of State in Pakistan?
The President
What is the source of the legal system's compliance with Islamic injunctions?
The Quran and Sunnah
Study Notes
- The Constitution of Pakistan is the supreme law of Pakistan.
- The Constitution was drafted by the government of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto with additional assistance from the country's opposition parties.
- The Constitution was approved by the Parliament on 10 April and ratified on 14 August 1973.
- The Constitution establishes the state, people, and their fundamental rights.
- The Constitution designates the President of Pakistan as a ceremonial Head of State who is to represent the unity of the state.
- The Constitution contains provisions stipulating the legal system's compliance with Islamic injunctions contained in the Quran and Sunnah.
- The Constitution has been amended over time, and most recent impulses for political upgrades and reforms has been amended.
Test your knowledge of the Constitution of Pakistan, including its drafting, approval, and key provisions such as the role of the President and the incorporation of Islamic principles.
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