Explanation

• Date Promulgated: 23 March 1956
• Official Name: Islamic Republic of Pakistan
• Form of Government: Parliamentary system
• Legislature: Unicameral
• Governor-General replaced by: President
• Parliament structure: Federal system with East & West Pakistan parity

Additional information:

• It has 234 articles, 13 parts, 6 schedules.
• Urdu and Bengali declared national languages.
• The constitution remained in force for 2 years, 6 months, and 14 days.
• It was abrogated by Iskander Mirza in 1958.

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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.

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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

Additional information:

• 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.

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Explanation

• The first Constitution of Pakistan was enforced on 23 March 1956.
• It was framed under the Indian Independence Act, 1947, which provided legal authority to Pakistan after independence.
• It replaced the Government of India Act, 1935 as the interim constitutional framework.

Additional information:

• The 1956 Constitution introduced a parliamentary system in Pakistan.
• Iskander Mirza was the first President under the 1956 Constitution.

Last verified on 12-05-2026

Explanation

• The 1956 Constitution of Pakistan abolished the Monarchy system.
• It officially ended the British monarch’s role as head of state.
• Pakistan adopted a republic system with a President instead of a King or Queen.
• The Governor-General post was also replaced by the President.

Additional information:

• Constitution enforced: 23 March 1956
• First Islamic Republic declared: Pakistan
• First President: Iskander Mirza
• System introduced: Parliamentary republic framework

Last verified on 09-06-2026