What type of political system does Pakistan have?

Federal republic
Parliamentary republic
Pakistan/Government

What type of government did Pakistan have in 1947?

The history of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan began on 14 August 1947 when the country became an independent nation in the form of Dominion of Pakistan within the British Commonwealth as the result of Pakistan Movement and the partition of India.

What was happening in Pakistan in 2014?

The Pakistan Air Force conducts bombing raids against Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan positions in the Tirah region killing at least 15 militants in response to the Jinnah International Airport attack in Karachi. Gunmen attack a training facility near the Jinnah International Airport.

Who ruled Pakistan in 1970?

Yahya and his military government promised to hold a general election within 2 years. The General parliamentary elections were held in 1970, with People’s Party winning the majority in West-Pakistan and Awami League [People’s League] gaining absolute majority in East-Pakistan.

What is the dominant religion in Pakistan?

Almost all of the people of Pakistan are Muslims or at least follow Islamic traditions, and Islamic ideals and practices suffuse virtually all parts of Pakistani life. Most Pakistanis belong to the Sunni sect, the major branch of Islam.

Who is 1st president of Pakistan?

The office was established when Pakistan was declared as a republic with the adoption of the 1956 constitution, and Iskander Mirza became the first president of the country. Until 1956, Pakistan was a dominion within the Commonwealth of Nations with Elizabeth II as the queen of Pakistan.

What was the history of politics in Pakistan?

Political developments in Pakistan continue to be marred by provincial jealousies and, in particular, by the deep resentments in the smaller provinces of Sind, Baluchistan, and the North-West Frontier Province against what is seen to be a monopoly by the Punjabi majority of the benefits of power, profit, and patronage.

What kind of government does Pakistan have now?

The second constitution outlines a presidential form of government, with a 156-member National Assembly and a Presidential electoral college of 80,000 “Basic Democrats”. Members of both bodies are equally divided between West Pakistan and East Pakistan (present-day Bangladesh).

Who was the Prime Minister of Pakistan in 1947?

Liaqat Ali Khan formed a government as prime minister on August 15, 1947. Governor-General Mohammed Ali Jinnah died on September 11, 1948, and Khwaja Nazimuddin was appointed as Governor-General on September 12, 1948.

Who was the leader of Pakistan for 5 years?

Indeed, only one parliament has ever completed its five-year term – and it was headed by General Pervez Musharraf, a military dictator, as both president and army chief. Al Jazeera traces through Pakistan’s complex political history in this interactive timeline.