TWELVE PARTS OF THE CONSTITUTION OF 1973 PRESENTED BY: HASSNAIN AIZAJ EL-123 RIZWAN WASEEM EL-129 MUHAMMAD SAAIM EL-136 23/04/2025 01
What is a Constitution? A constitution is the supreme law of a country. It tells how a country is run. It gives rights to the people. It divides powers among the government. 02
Introduction to the 1973 Constitution Passed on 10 April 1973 Enforced on 14 August 1973 Still used today in Pakistan Has 12 main parts 03
Explains the name, territory, and religion of Pakistan Sovereignty belongs to Allah PAKISTAN Part I – Introductory 04
PART II – FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND PRINCIPLES OF POLICY Gives rights like freedom of speech, religion, and equality Tells how the government should work for the peopple 05
Part III – The Federation Explains how the federal government works Describes powers of the President and Parliament 06
Part IV – Provinces Talks about provincial governments Explains powers of Chief Minister and provincial assemblies 09
PART V – RELATIONS BETWEEN FEDERATION AND PROVINCES Explains how the federal and provincial governments work together Shares powers between them 10
PART VI – FINANCE, PROPERTY, CONTRACTS, AND SUITS Talks about taxes and money Explains government property and contracts 11
PART VII – THE JUDICATURE Explains the court system Includes Supreme Court and High Courts 12
PART VIII – SERVICES Rules for government employees Talks about their jobs and promotions 13
Part IX – Islamic Provisions Islam is the state religion Laws must follow Islamic teachings 14
Part X – Amendments Tells how to change the Constitution Needs two-thirds vote in Parliament 15
PART XI – REPEAL OF PAST LAWS Ends old constitutions Only the 1973 Constitution is valid 16
PART XII – TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS Helps in moving from old rules to new ones Keeps the government running smoothly 17
SUMMARY OF THE 12 PARTS Each part has a special role Protects rights and gives structure to the country 18
Importance of the Constitution Keeps country united Gives power to people and government Guides Pakistan on Islamic and democratic values 19
FINAL THOUGHTS The Constitution of 1973 is the backbone of Pakistan Helps run the country with justice and equality 23/04/2025 20