Explanation

The first constitution of Pakistan was enforced on March 23, 1956

Additional information

List of the Constitution of Pakistan 1947 to date

First:   1956 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 23rd March 1956

• Prime Minister: Chaudhry Muhammad Ali

• President: Iskander Mirza

Second: 1962 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 8th June 1962

• Prime Minister: Muhammad Ayub Khan (also President at the time)

Third: 1973 Constitution

• Adoption Date: 12th April 1973

• Prime Minister: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto

• President: Fazal Ilahi Chaudhry

  
  

  Last updated by NA on 25-April-2026

Explanation

• Portfolio: Health and Population Planning
• Minister: Mir Taj Mohammad Khan Jamali
• Prime Minister: Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
• Term: 30 March 1977 – 5 July 1977
• Province: Balochistan

Last verified on 02-08-2026

Explanation

• The 18th Constitutional Amendment omitted the Concurrent Legislative List.
• It was passed by Parliament in April 2010.
• The amendment transferred many legislative powers from the Federal Government to the Provinces.
• It strengthened provincial autonomy under the Constitution.
• President who gave assent: Asif Ali Zardari
• The Concurrent Legislative List was removed from the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution.

Last verified on 02-08-2026

Explanation

• The Basic Principles Committee was formed in 1949 to prepare the basic framework of the Constitution of Pakistan.
• It was established by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan.
• It was chaired by Prime Minister Liaquat Ali Khan.
• The committee was formed on 12 March 1949, following the adoption of the Objectives Resolution.
• Its purpose was to recommend the constitutional principles for the new state.

Last verified on 28-07-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan purchased the Gwadar enclave from Oman on 8 September 1958 
• The Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan
• Takeover Date: December 8, 1958.
• Purchase Amount: $3 million (approximately £3 million).
• Port Opening: 2002

Last updated by NA on 23-April-2026