Explanation

• After the Martial Law of 1958, General Muhammad Ayub Khan introduced the Basic Democracy System in 1959.
• It created a local government structure and an indirect electoral system in Pakistan.

Additional information:

• Total Basic Democrats: 80,000
• East Pakistan: 40,000
• West Pakistan: 40,000
• These 80,000 members formed the Electoral College to elect the President and Assemblies.

Last verified on 07-03-2026

Explanation

• 1962 Constitution: 250 articles, 12 parts, 3 schedules
• It was introduced by Ayub Khan.
• It introduced a presidential system of government.

Additional information:

• 1956 Constitution: 234 articles, 13 parts, 6 schedules
• 1973 Constitution: 280 articles, 7 schedules + Objective Resolution

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan's second Constitution was enforced on 8 June 1962.
• It was introduced during the rule of Field Marshal Muhammad Ayub Khan.
• It introduced a presidential system instead of a parliamentary system.

Additional information:

• 23 March 1956 – First Constitution enforced.
• 14 August 1973 – Third (current) Constitution enforced.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

1962 Constitution

• System: Presidential System
• Introduced by: General Ayub Khan
• Legislature: National Assembly + Provincial Assemblies
• Election system: Indirect (Basic Democracies)

Additional information:

1956 Constitution

• System: Parliamentary System
• Head of State: President (ceremonial)
• Head of Government: Prime Minister

1973 Constitution

• Head of Government: Prime Minister (executive authority)
• System: Parliamentary System (Federal Parliamentary Democracy)
• Head of State: President (ceremonial role)

Last verified on 23-06-2026

Explanation

Constitution of Pakistan 1962

• Women seats: 6
• Total Assembly: 156 members (150 + 6)
• Division: 3 East + 3 West Pakistan
• Election: Indirect

Additional information:

Constitution of Pakistan 1956

• Women seats: 10
• Total Assembly: 310 members
• Division: 5 East Pakistan + 5 West Pakistan
• System: Parliamentary

Constitution of Pakistan 1973

• Originally women seats: 10
• Later increased: 20 (1985) → 60 (since 2002)
• Current system: Proportional representation
• Total Assembly (today): 336 seats

Last verified on 01-05-2026