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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Explanation

Explanation

Pakistan became an "Islamic Republic" in its 1956 constitution.

This constitution was the first to declare Pakistan as an Islamic Republic, reflecting the country's identity as a democratic state founded on the principles of Islam.

**Additional Info**

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

Explanation

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.

On March 23, 1956, Pakistan was proclaimed an Islamic republic, officially renaming itself the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

March 23rd became Pakistan's Republic Day.

Explanation

Majlis-e-Shura means:

Majlis-e-Shura, religious body regarding caliphate.

Shura Council, house of the Egyptian Parliament. 

Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) of Pakistan consists of the President and two Houses 

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Two Majlis-e-Shura (parliament houses) in Pakistan known as:

1. the National Assembly (lower house)

National Assembly political groups are Government (179), Opposition (150)

Total of 342 seats in it

2. the Senate. (upper house)

Senate political groups are Government (67), Opposition (33)

It has a total of 100 seats

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On 24th December 1981, under Presidential Order (P.O. 15 of 1981) a Federal Council (Majlis-e-Shoora) was constituted by the President.

Article 50 of the Constitution provides that the two houses 

Explanation

After the imposition of Martial Law in 1958,

General Muhammad Ayub Khan introduced the concept of basic democracy through the Basic Democracy Order, in 1959.

On 26 October, Ayub Khan announces his system of 80,000 Basic Democrats

The voting was to be indirect, as the President had to be elected by the 80,000 "basic democrats", who made up the Electoral College.

The electoral system was made indirect, and the `Basic Democrats', for both wings were declared Electoral College for the purpose of electing the Assemblies and the President.

(40,000 from each East & West Pakistan).

Explanation

Explanation

The first five-year plans were approved by the Prime Minister Ali Khan.

List of Five-Year Plans of Pakistan:

1.      First Five-Year Plans (1955–1960)

2.      Second Five-Year Plans (1960–1965)

3.      Third Five-Year Plans (1965–1970)

4.      Fourth Five-Year Plans (1970–1975)

5.      Fifth Five-Year Plans (1978–1983)

6.      Sixth Five-Year Plan (1983–88)

7.      Seventh Five-Year Plan (1988–93)

8.      Eighth Five-Year Plan (1993–98)

Explanation

The first constitution of Pakistan was abrogated by Ayub Khan.

From 1947 to 1973, the country had a unicameral legislature.

1. The 1956 Constitution established a unicameral Parliament with legislative powers.
2. The 1962 Constitution introduced a federal state with a presidential form of government.
3. The 1973 Constitution adopted a bicameral system at the center, called "The Parliament," comprising the President, the National Assembly, and the Senate.

Explanation

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

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Constitution of 1956 · Pakistan was declared as the Islamic Republic

***

In 1956 the designation of Governor General changed to President

****

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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