Constitutional questions
PAKISTAN has had three constitutions. Two given to it by its people in 1956 and 1973. One promulgated by a field marshal in 1962. The 1973 Constitution was adopted by the people through their representatives in the constituent assembly. Article 1 states that Pakistan shall be a federal republic. Neither the term “federal” nor “republic” is expressly defined. The Objectives Resolution provides guidance. The power and authority of the state in our republic is to be exercised through the chosen representatives of the people. A republic is distinct from rule by one man. In a republic, rulers are n