The 1973 Constitution is the supreme law of Pakistan. It embodies the will of the people and provides the legal framework for governance, rights, justice, and legislation. Enacted on August 14, 1973, it replaced earlier legal systems and has since been amended numerous times to reflect Pakistan’s evolving democratic and social needs.
📖 Explore the full Constitution here:
🔗 https://www.pakistani.org/pakistan/constitution
Enactment: August 14, 1973
Based on: The Objectives Resolution (included as a preamble and later a substantive part)
Major Amendments:
18th Amendment (2010): Strengthened parliamentary democracy, removed Article 58(2)(b), introduced Articles 19A (Right to Information) & 25A (Right to Education).
25th Amendment (2018): Merged FATA into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
26th Amendment (2024) (latest): Introduced reforms in judicial appointments and added environmental rights.
The Constitution consists of 12 parts and multiple schedules:
| Part | Focus Area |
|---|---|
| Part I | Introductory |
| Part II | Fundamental Rights & Principles of Policy |
| Part III | Federation of Pakistan |
| Part IV | Provinces |
| Part V | Federal-Provincial Relations |
| Part VI | Finance, Property, Contracts |
| Part VII | The Judicature |
| Part VIII | Elections |
| Part IX | Islamic Provisions |
| Part X | Emergency Provisions |
| Part XI | Services |
| Part XII | Miscellaneous |
| Schedules | Legislative Lists, Oaths, etc. |
Added via the 26th Amendment (2024), Article 9A enshrines the Right to a Clean and Healthy Environment, making it a constitutional responsibility of the state.
Key rights enshrined include:
Freedom of Speech & Religion
Right to Information (Article 19A)
Right to Education (Article 25A)
Equality before Law (Article 25)
Right to Fair Trial (Article 10A)
📖 Full list of Fundamental Rights
The Constitution ensures an independent judiciary comprising:
High Courts for each province
It also provides for:
Judicial Commission of Pakistan: For appointments to the superior judiciary (Article 175A)
Writ Jurisdiction: High Courts can enforce fundamental rights (Article 199)
Bicameral Parliament:
Executive:
The Constitution can only be amended by a two-thirds majority in both houses of Parliament.
The Constitution of Pakistan is more than just a legal document—it is the blueprint of our nation’s democratic, religious, and civil foundation. It guarantees essential rights, structures our institutions, and reflects the vision of a sovereign and inclusive republic. By understanding and upholding it, we take part in building a more informed, just, and empowered society.
🔗 Full Constitution: https://www.pakistani.org/pakistan/constitution
