Advocate Zeshan Ul Haque Kohidamani

Q. Write a comprehensive note on the Powers and Functions of the President under 1973 Constitution of Pakistan. Answer 1. INTRODUCTION:     Parliamentary system was introduced in 1973 Constitution. The Head of the State is called President. He runs the business of the state through the Prime Minister. No doubt, the Present as the symbol of the unity of federation occupies neutral position in the constitution but in order to protect and preserve the dignity of this high office, the President must keep aloof from all political imbroglios. 2. CONSTITUTIONAL POSITION OF PRESIDENT:     The President is only a constitutional head of state. The Constitution declares that the President shall act in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister. 3. POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF PRESIDENT: I. Legislative Powers: Summoning of Parliament: The President has the power to summon both Houses of Parliament in a joint sitting to meet at such time and place as he thinks fit. Ri...

Q. Write a comprehensive note on the Prime Minister of Pakistan? Answer 1. INTRODUCTION:     The present constitution of Pakistan has restored the parliamentary form of government in which the Prime Minister is the head of executive. He is the leader of majority party in the Parliament and he is the source of power. He is more powerful than the President. 2. THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER ACCORDING TO 1973 CONSTITUTION:     Under 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the real executive head of government is the Prime Minister. The President is the nominal head of state who acts on the advice of the Prime Minister. In fact he is the real ruler of Pakistan. 3. QUALIFICATION FOR THE PRIME MINISTER:  Citizen of Pakistan: He should be the citizen of Pakistan. Muslim: He should be Muslim. Member of National Assembly: He should be member of National Assembly Not Hold Any Office of Profit: He should not hold any office of profit in the service of Pakistan. Ideology of Paki...

Q. Give detail of principles of policy of Constitution of 1973 ? Answer : 1. INTRODUCTION:     Principles of policy constitute the manifesto of the policies and programmes of the state as they are visualized by the framers of the constitution and are required to be kept in view by subsequent generations so as to secure continuity in the maintenance of homogeneous and consistent policy in the matters of handling the affairs of the state. 2. WHAT IS PRINCIPLES OF POLICY?     The principles of policy are the manifesto of national objectives and this cannot be challenged in any court of law. 3. PRINCIPLES OF POLICIES IN 1973 CONSTITUTION:    (i) Islamic Way of Life: The state shall take steps to enable the Muslims of Pakistan to adopt Islamic way of life individually and collectively.     (ii) Promotion of Local Government Institution: The state shall encourage and promote the local government organization and instituion and shall give representation ...