Politics of Pakistan
Pakistan's politics balances federalism, parliamentary rule, and judicial oversight.
The Politics of Pakistan (سیاسیاتِ پاکستان) operates within the framework of the country's constitution, establishing a federal parliamentary republic. Provincial governments enjoy a high degree of autonomy and residuary powers, with executive power vested in a national cabinet headed by the Prime Minister, who works with a bicameral parliament and the judiciary.
- field
- Government and Politics
- nationality
- Pakistan
- known_for
- Federal parliamentary republic with a bicameral legislature, multiparty democracy, and history of military influence
- government_type
- Federal parliamentary republic
Lore & Background
Pakistan's political system is defined by its constitution, which provides a check and balance among executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The prime minister, currently Shehbaz Sharif, leads the cabinet and works with a bicameral parliament consisting of the Senate (upper house) and National Assembly (lower house). The president, currently Asif Ali Zardari, serves as head of state but has limited powers after the 18th amendment, including the right to pardon and suspend sentences. The judiciary, with the Supreme Court as the apex court, interprets the constitution and federal laws.
Reader's Guide
No prime minister has ever completed a full tenure.
Did You Know?
- No Prime Minister of Pakistan has ever completed their full length tenure.
- The Senate is a permanent legislative body that cannot be dissolved by the president.
- About 5 per cent of National Assembly seats are reserved for minorities, including Christians, Hindus, and Sikhs.
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