Practice PMS Pakistan Studies questions with answers and explanations.
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The first nationwide martial law was imposed in October 1958.
The 1956 Constitution was abrogated.
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The National Finance Commission recommends revenue-sharing arrangements.
Its awards determine important federal-provincial fiscal distributions.
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General Ayub Khan became Chief Martial Law Administrator in 1958.
He later assumed the presidency.
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The National Economic Council coordinates national economic planning.
It includes federal and provincial representation.
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The 1962 Constitution concentrated executive authority in the presidency.
It replaced the parliamentary structure of 1956.
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The Supreme Court is the country's highest judicial authority.
It hears constitutional and appellate matters.
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Ayub Khan introduced the Basic Democracies system in 1959.
It created local councils and an electoral college.
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The Legal Framework Order laid down rules for elections and constitution-making.
It was issued by the Yahya Khan government.
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Pakistan held its first nationwide general elections in December 1970.
They were based on direct adult voting.
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The National Assembly passed the Constitution on 10 April 1973.
It came into force later that year.
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The Constitution of 1973 became effective on 14 August 1973.
It remains Pakistan's basic constitutional framework.
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The Constitution creates a federation with a parliamentary executive.
The prime minister heads the government.
