Explanation

• Constitution: 1973 Constitution of Pakistan
• Amendment: Second Amendment (1974)
• Article involved: Article 260
• Key change: Definition of Muslim added
• Result: Ahmadis declared non-Muslim

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Explanation

• Total amendments: 27
• Constitution adopted: 14 August 1973
• First Amendment: 1974
• Major Amendment: 18th Amendment (2010) – strengthened provincial autonomy.
• Latest Amendment: 27th Amendment

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Explanation

• The Constitution of Pakistan 1973 guarantees fundamental rights to citizens.
• Article 10-A ensures the right to fair trial and due process.
• This article was added through the 18th Constitutional Amendment in 2010.
• It applies to both civil rights and criminal cases.
• It strengthens justice and protects individuals from unfair treatment.

Last verified on 11-05-2026

Explanation

• 18th Constitutional Amendment passed in April 2010.
• It removed the President’s power to dissolve Parliament (Article 58(2)(b)).
• It strengthened the Council of Common Interests (CCI).

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The Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan

• Year passed: 2010
• National Assembly approval: 8 April 2010
• Senate approval: 15 April 2010
• Signed into law: 19 April 2010
• Main change: Removed President’s power to dissolve Parliament

Last verified on 10-05-2026