Explanation

• The National Assembly of Pakistan and the Senate require a two-thirds majority vote in each separate house to pass any constitutional amendment bill
• Passing an amendment requires at least 64 Senate votes and 224 National Assembly votes.
• Separate Approval: Both houses must vote on and approve the bill clause by clause.
• President Sign-Off: The President must sign the passed bill for it to become law.

Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

• The 13th Constitutional Amendment was passed in 1997 during Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s second government.
• It removed the President’s discretionary power under Article 58(2)(b) to dissolve the National Assembly and dismiss the elected government.
• Article 58(2)(b) had been introduced through the 8th Constitutional Amendment in 1985.
• The amendment strengthened the position of the Prime Minister and the elected Parliament within Pakistan’s parliamentary system.

Last verified on 21-10-2026

Explanation

• The 8th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed in 1985 during the rule of General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq.
• It inserted Article 58(2)(b), which empowered the President to dissolve the National Assembly under certain circumstances.
• This power enabled the President to dismiss elected governments and dissolve the National Assembly.
• Article 58(2)(b) was later removed by the 13th Amendment in 1997.
• It was restored by the 17th Amendment in 2003 and later abolished again by the 18th Amendment in 2010.

Last verified on 05-10-2026

Explanation

• The Seventh Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed on 16 May 1977.
• It introduced Article 96A into the Constitution.
• It provided a mechanism for a referendum to obtain a vote of confidence from the people.
• The amendment was made during the government of Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

Last verified on 08-09-2026

Explanation

• Constitutional Amendment: 25th Amendment
• Merger Date: 24th May 2018
• FATA Stands for: Federally Administered Tribal Areas
• Merged with: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)
• Main Purpose: Integration of FATA into Pakistan's provincial and constitutional framework

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• Year: 1974
• Amendment: Second Constitutional Amendment
• Prime Minister: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
• Founder of Ahmadiyya movement: Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
• Constitution: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Last verified on 02-09-2026

Explanation

• The 18th Constitutional Amendment omitted the Concurrent Legislative List.
• It was passed by Parliament in April 2010.
• The amendment transferred many legislative powers from the Federal Government to the Provinces.
• It strengthened provincial autonomy under the Constitution.
• President who gave assent: Asif Ali Zardari
• The Concurrent Legislative List was removed from the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution.

Last verified on 02-08-2026

Explanation

• The 18th Amendment was passed in 2010.
• It strengthened provincial autonomy.
• It abolished the Concurrent Legislative List.
• Several powers were transferred to the provinces.

Explanation

• The 18th Constitutional Amendment granted greater provincial autonomy.
• It was passed by Parliament in 2010.
• It was received presidential assent on 19 April 2010.
• The amendment abolished the Concurrent Legislative List, transferring many subjects to the provinces.
• It strengthened the role and powers of the provincial governments.

Last verified on 12-08-2026

Explanation

• Passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan in 1985.
• Received Presidential assent: 9 November 1985.
• Published in the official Gazette: 11 November 1985.
• Enforced during General Zia-ul-Haq's rule.
• Gave the President greater powers.
• Allowed the President to dissolve the National Assembly under Article 58(2)(b).
• Allowed dismissal of the Prime Minister and elected government.
• Repealed in 1997 by the Thirteenth Amendment.

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026