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MEMBERS OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND 1973 CONSTITUTION

1973 constitution
Members of national assembly latest

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday released the final list of constituencies for the
general elections 2024. The final constituencies include 266 National Assembly (NA) seats and 593
Provincial Assembly (PA) seats.

The National Assembly has 336 members, including 60 seats reserved for women and 10 for
Non-Muslims, as per Article 51.
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 The constitution of 1973 was drafted by the government of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto .The National
Assembly approved the 1973 Constitution on April 10, 1973, and it came into effect on August
14. Zulfikar Ali Bhutto took over as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from this date and Fazal Ilahi
Chaudhry was appointed as the President of Pakistan.

KEY POINTS

1. Parliamentary System:

- Government led by a Prime Minister, ensuring democratic governance.

2. Bicameral Legislature:

- Two houses - National Assembly and Senate - provide representation at federal and
provincial levels.

3. Islamic Republic:

Pakistan is declared an Islamic Republic, - Emphasizes principles of democracy, freedom,


equality, and tolerance in accordance with Islam.

4. Islamic Law (Sharia):

- Laws align with Quran and Sunnah to uphold Islamic principles.

5. Fundamental Rights:

- Guarantees essential rights like freedom of speech, religion, and equality before the law.

6. Directive Principles:

- Guiding principles for state policies, promoting social and economic well-being, rule of law,
and good governance.
MEMBERS OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND 1973 CONSTITUTION

7. Provincial Autonomy:

- Gives provinces significant autonomy with their own legislatures and governments.

8. Independence of Judiciary:

- Judiciary is separate and independent, ensuring checks and balances.

9. President's Role:

- Ceremonial role with real executive power vested in the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

10. Emergency Powers:

- Allows for the declaration of a state of emergency with specified checks and balances.

11. Protection of Minorities:

- Safeguards the rights of religious minorities, ensuring their representation.

12. Language Recognition:

- Urdu is recognized as the national language, with respect for regional languages.

13. Equality of Citizens:

- Upholds equality of all citizens regardless of caste, creed, or gender.

14. Constitutional Amendments:

- Provides a framework for amendments, ensuring flexibility and adaptability.

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