Semester–Vl CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN

03 Cr. Hrs.
PAKISATN’S POLITICS

Objectives:
This course has been designed to give a clear understanding to the students about
constitutional development of Pakistan. It also emphasizes on the dynamics of
Pakistan politics. The main objective of the course is to make students aware of the
process of constitution making as well as issues and problems faced by the
constitution makers in Pakistan. The course includes main features of three
constitutions (1956, 1962 & 1973) and subsequent amendments.

Course Contents:

1. The Constitution Making (1947-1956)

I- Evolution of Constitution Making
II- Major Constitutional Issues
2:Major Features of 1956 Constitution and its abrogation
3:The establishment of 1962 constitution and its main features
4: The Constitution of 1973
I- Features
II- Composition and Powers of Federal Legislature
III- Executive and Judiciary
IV- The Changes under Military Regimes
a) RCO and 8th Amendment
b) LFO and 17th Amendment
c) 18th Amendment
d) 19th and 2oth amendment