Explanation

• Pakistan officially became an Islamic Republic on March 23, 1956
• After nine years of efforts, Pakistan successfully framed a constitution.
• The Constituent Assembly adopted it on February 29, 1956.
• The constitution consisted of 234 articles divided into 13 parts and 6 schedules.
• March 23rd became Pakistan's Republic Day.

Explanation

• Pakistan became an "Islamic Republic" in its 1956 constitution.
• This constitution was the first to declare Pakistan as an Islamic Republic.
• It is reflecting the country's identity as a democratic state founded on the principles of Islam.

Additional information:

• The constitution was adopted on March 23, 1956.
• The 1956 Constitution was abrogated in 1958.
• When President Iskander Mirza imposed martial law and declared himself the Chief Martial Law Administrator.

Last verified on 23-03-2026

Explanation

Objectives Resolution (قراردادِ مقاصد)

• Adopted: 12 March 1949

• Adopting Body: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan

• Presented By: Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan

• Date of Presentation: 7 March 1949

• Total Members of Assembly: 75

• Members Supporting the Resolution: 21

• Minority Members: 10

• All amendments proposed by minority members were rejected.

• As a result, all 10 minority members voted against the resolution.

Last Updated on 12-01-2026

Explanation

• The Objectives Resolution (1949) serves as the guiding principle for all constitutions of Pakistan.
• It outlines that sovereignty belongs to Allah, and the state will enable Muslims to live according to Islamic principles while respecting minorities.
• It was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 12 March 1949.

Last verified on 16-03-2026

Explanation

Constitution of 1956 · Pakistan was declared as the Islamic Republic

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Both Urdu and Bengali were declared as official and national languages of Pakistan in the 1956 constitution

All important questions of  "the 1956 constitution"

1956 constitution is promulgated on 23 March 1956

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Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 constitution

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In 1956 the designation of Governor General changed to President

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40 years was the age prescribed for president in the 1956 constitution

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The Constitution of 1956 contained 234 articles divided into thirteen parts and six schedules

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The constitution of 1956 remained implemented for 2 years 6 months and 14 days.

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The constitution of 1956 provided a Parliamentary form of government for the country.

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1956 constitution legislature was Unicameral

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The Constitution of 1956 provided for a federal system with the principle of parity between East Pakistan and West Pakistan

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