Introduction
Pakistan came into being 1947 after many sacrifices. After
Independence of Pakistan, Pakistan has been governed the Govt of India Act 1935. Constitutional history of
Pakistan is very unfortunate. However, first constitutional Assembly has been
introduced Constitution of 1956 after long debates. Constitution of 1956
was enforced 23 March 1956. But unfortunately it was abrogated after two years.
Silent Features of Constitution of 1956
Following are Silent Features of Constitution of 1956
Written Constitution
Constitution of was a written and lengthy document. It had
234 Articles and 6 Schedules.
Rigid Constitution
The Constitution of 1956 was partly rigid and Party
flexible. The method of Amendment was not difficult.
Objective Resolution
Objective Resolution was included as Preamble of
Constitution of 1956.
Name of Country
Constitution of 1956 declared Pakistan as Islamic Republic
of Pakistan.
National Language
Under constitution of 1956, Urdu and Bengali were made
national Language.
State Religion
Islam was the state religion of Pakistan.
Islamic Provisions
Many Islamic Provisions was introduced in constitution of
1956 and decided that no law will be made which against the injunction of
Islam.
Fundamental Right
Fundamental Rights were given to the people of Pakistan
according to constitution of 1956.
Rights of Minorities
Rights of minorities were provided in the constitution of
Pakistan 1956. Minorities freely perform own religion festivals.
Uni- cameral Legislature
Constitution of 1956 was provided uni-cameral legislature
which was based on just national assembly.
Federal System
Federal system was introduced in the country under the
constitution of 1956.
Parliamentary Form of Govt
Constitution
of 1956 was introduced parliamentary form of Govt.
Freedom of Judiciary
Freedom of Judiciary was introduced in constitution of 1956.
It was decided that supreme court would interpret the constitution.
Direct Election
In the Constitution of 1956 method of direct election was
introduced.
Single Citizenship
There was only single citizenship in the constitution of
1956.
Directive Principles of the State Policy
The constitution laid down certain Directive principles of
State policy for the Guidance of the Government. They would serve simply as
ideals which the state should strive to achieve.
Lengthy Constitution
The constitution of 1956 was a lengthy one. The reason for
its being lengthy was that the framer not only framed the fundamental
principles but administrative details were also given.
Conclusion
To conclude, it can be stated that constitution history of
Pakistan reveals that there has been
political conflict between head of state and head of government, and such
political conflict has often led the country to political anarchy. And
Constitution of Pakistan have been either abrogated or suspended in such
political anarchy. As far as constitution of 1956 was concerned, it consisted
of some positive characteristics, but such political anarchy caused its
abrogation.
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