Constitutional And Political History Of Pakistan By Hamid Khan.pdf | 2024 |
Navigating the Labyrinth: A Deep Dive into Hamid Khan’s "Constitutional and Political History of Pakistan"
Act II: The First Intervention and the Split (1958–1971)
Conclusion
- Government of India Act, 1935: This Act served as the interim constitution for Pakistan until a new constitution could be framed.
- Objectives Resolution (1949): Passed by the Constituent Assembly, this resolution outlined the basic principles of Pakistan's constitution, including sovereignty of Allah and democracy.
- Constitution of 1956: Pakistan's first constitution, which established a parliamentary system and a federal structure with a weak center.
- Constitution of 1962: Introduced by President Ayub Khan, this constitution established a presidential system and a unicameral legislature.
- Constitution of 1973: Pakistan's current constitution, which re-established a parliamentary system and a federal structure.
- Khan, H. (2018). Constitutional and Political History of Pakistan. Karachi: Oxford University Press.
- Jinnah, M. A. (1947). Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah: Speeches and Statements. Karachi: Government of Pakistan.
- Ayub, M. (1967). The Military and Politics in Pakistan. Dhaka: University of Dacca Press.
The book follows a chronological timeline, analyzing how social and political events shaped various legal frameworks.
- [ ] Can you explain why the 1956 Constitution failed within 29 months?
- [ ] Can you list three differences between the 1962 and 1973 Constitutions?
- [ ] Can you trace the evolution of Article 58(2)b from 1985 to 2010?
- [ ] Can you name the three major cases where the Doctrine of Necessity was applied?
- [ ] Can you analyze the 18th Amendment as a response to Musharraf’s era?
For General Historians
Final Checklist – After Reading Hamid Khan