Explanation

• The 1956 Constitution of Pakistan abolished the Monarchy system.
• It officially ended the British monarch’s role as head of state.
• Pakistan adopted a republic system with a President instead of a King or Queen.
• The Governor-General post was also replaced by the President.

Additional information:

• Constitution enforced: 23 March 1956
• First Islamic Republic declared: Pakistan
• First President: Iskander Mirza
• System introduced: Parliamentary republic framework

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• Plan Name: First Five-Year Plan
• Duration: 1955–1960
• Country: Pakistan
• Main Focus: Education, agriculture, industrial development
• Objective: Economic and social development

Additional information:

• First Five-Year Plans (1955–1960)
• Second Five-Year Plans (1960–1965)
• Third Five-Year Plans (1965–1970)
• Fourth Five-Year Plans (1970–1975)
• Fifth Five-Year Plans (1978–1983)
• Sixth Five-Year Plan (1983–88)
• Seventh Five-Year Plan (1988–93)
• Eighth Five-Year Plan (1993–98)

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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

Explanation

• The Constitution of Pakistan 1956 introduced a unicameral legislature.
• It was called the Parliament of Pakistan.
• It consisted of only one house (National Assembly).

Additional information:

• 1962 Constitution: Presidential system with changes in structure
• 1973 Constitution: Bicameral Parliament (National Assembly + Senate)

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan became an "Islamic Republic" in its 1956 constitution.
• This constitution was the first to declare Pakistan as an Islamic Republic.
• It is reflecting the country's identity as a democratic state founded on the principles of Islam.

Additional information:

• The constitution was adopted on March 23, 1956.
• The 1956 Constitution was abrogated in 1958.
• When President Iskander Mirza imposed martial law and declared himself the Chief Martial Law Administrator.

Last verified on 23-03-2026

Explanation

• The Objectives Resolution (1949) serves as the guiding principle for all constitutions of Pakistan.
• It outlines that sovereignty belongs to Allah, and the state will enable Muslims to live according to Islamic principles while respecting minorities.
• It was passed by the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on 12 March 1949.

Last verified on 16-03-2026

Explanation

Constitution of 1956 · Pakistan was declared as the Islamic Republic

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Both Urdu and Bengali were declared as official and national languages of Pakistan in the 1956 constitution

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1956 constitution is promulgated on 23 March 1956

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Iskander Mirza abrogated the 1956 constitution

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In 1956 the designation of Governor General changed to President

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40 years was the age prescribed for president in the 1956 constitution

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The Constitution of 1956 contained 234 articles divided into thirteen parts and six schedules

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The constitution of 1956 remained implemented for 2 years 6 months and 14 days.

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The constitution of 1956 provided a Parliamentary form of government for the country.

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1956 constitution legislature was Unicameral

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The Constitution of 1956 provided for a federal system with the principle of parity between East Pakistan and West Pakistan

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Explanation

• Presenter: Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Bogra
• Date: October 7, 1953
• Assembly: Constituent Assembly of Pakistan
• Main Goal: Solve representation issues and bridge political gaps between East Pakistan and West Pakistan
• He was the 3rd & 7th Minister of Foreign Affairs from 13 June 1962 till 23 January 1963
• Bogra was Minister of Defence from 17 April 1953 to 24 October 1954.

Last updated 25-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

According to the 1956 Constitution of Pakistan, only a Muslim could be elected as the President (Head of State).

This was the first constitution of Pakistan and it officially declared Pakistan as an Islamic Republic.

Explanation

After 09 years Pakistan got its first constitution.

on 23rd March 1956 first constitution of Pakistan was enforced.

Choudhry Mohammad Ali was the Prime Minister of Pakistan during the enforcement of the first constitution.

There were 234 articles 13 parts and 6 schedules.

After the abrogation of the first constitution, the new constitution was enforced by Ayoub Khan on June 1962

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