PRIME MINISTER OF PAKISTAN

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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: 

  1. Citizen of Pakistan: He should be the citizen of Pakistan.
  2. Muslim: He should be Muslim.
  3. Member of National Assembly: He should be member of National Assembly
  4. Not Hold Any Office of Profit: He should not hold any office of profit in the service of Pakistan.
  5. Ideology of Pakistan: He should believe on Ideology of Pakistan
  6. Mentally and Physically Fit: He should be mentally and physically fit.
4. ELECTION OF THE PRIME MINISTER:
    The members of National Assembly elect Prime Minister the leader of the majority party. Assembly in its first session elects Speaker and Deputy Speaker and then the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister shall be elected by the majority vote of the total membership of the National Assembly.

5. OATH OF THE PRIME MINISTER:
    After election, the Prime Minister takes the oath in the presence of President. He declared to be Muslim, and belief in the finality of Holy Prophet (PBUH), promises to act upon the Islamic ideology, to give protection to national interest, protect the constitution and be loyal with the country.

6. TERM OF THE OFFICE:
    Since the tenure of National Assembly is five years therefore Prime Minister is elected for five years.

7. POWERS AND FUNCTION OF THE PRIME MINISTER:
  1. Chief Advisor of the President: The Prime Minister is the chief advisor of the President. The President performs his duties with the consultation of the Prime Minister.
  2. Formation of the Cabinet: The Prime Minister after taking oath, selects his cabinet. Every minister individually and cabinet as whole are responsible for their acts to the Parliament.
  3. National Leader: The Prime Minister is the national leader. He leads the nation and organizes the public opinion in favor of his party.
  4. Leader of the Cabinet: The Prime Minister is the leader of the cabinet. All the ministers work under the supervision of the Prime Minister.
  5. Leader of the House: The Prime Minister is the leader of the National Assembly. His proposals are honored in the House. He expresses his views in the Assembly.
  6. Power of Appointment: The Prime Minister has the power of appoint the high ranking officials with the approval of the President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. He appoints diplomats, ministerial staff and judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts. He also appoints the members of National Finance Commission etc.
  7. Financial Power: The Prime Minister performs finance matters. The budget is prepared under his supervision.
  8. Foreign Relations: The foreign policy is prepared under his guidelines. The diplomats are appointed by the President on the recommendations of the Prime Minister.
  9. Public Welfare: The Prime Minister works for the public welfare. He takes every possible step to improve the lifestyle of the people of his country.
  10. Power of Legislation: The Prime Minister takes part in legislation. All proceedings are conducted with the consent of the Prime Minister. He plays a vital role in law-making.
  11. Administrative Powers: The Prime Minister performs the administrative function. He is responsible for the smooth running of the affairs of the country. He maintains law and order in the country.
  12. Defence of the Country: The Prime Minister is the responsible for the defence of the country. He can take step to improve the defence system of the country.
  13. Party Head: The Prime Minister is the party head. He belongs to party who has majority in the House. He has his political significance.
  14. Power to Dissolve the National Assembly: The Prime Minister can ask the President to dissolve the National Assembly.
  15. Power to Terminate Ministers: The Prime Minister, if not satisfied with the function of his any minister, can terminate him.
  16. Representative of the Nation: The Prime Minister is the representative of the nation at intranational level.
  17. Bridge Between President and Cabinet: The Prime Minister is a link between President and Cabinet. The Prime Minister is duty bound to inform the President about the work of cabinet.
  18. Power to Confer Titles and Awards: The Prime Minister has power to confer titles and awards to those who show excellent performance in different fields of life.
8. RESIGNATION OF PRIME MINISTER:
   The Prime Minister may tender his resignation to the President as and when he desires so. After Prime Minister's as resignation all the minister shall cease to hold offices.

9. VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE AGAINST PRIME MINISTER:
    Under the present procedure, a resolution for a vote of no-confidence can be moved by not less than twenty percent of the total membership of the National Assembly. The resolution shall not be voted upon before the expiration of three days, from the day on which such resolution is moved in the National Assembly. If the resolution for vote of non-confidence is passed by the majority of the total membership of the National Assembly, the Prime Minister shall cease to hold office immediately.

10. ACTING PRIME MINISTER:
    On the death, sick leave, resignation or foreign tour of the Prime Minister, the senior minister looks after the work.

11. CONCLUSION:
    We may conclude that Prime Minister is the real executive of the country. He has strong constitutional position. The Prime Minister is the chief advisor of President. He is the leader of the House and elected for the term of five years. He can be removed from his office by passing a resolution of vote of no-confidence against him.

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