Ideology of Pakistan & Constitution of pk.pptx

Constitution Amendments

1. Amendment of constitution of Pakistan

2. During 2007-2013, the Constitution of Pakistan underwent several amendments. Some key amendments include:1. *18th Amendment (2010)

3. This amendment significantly altered the political landscape of Pakistan. It: - Transferred executive powers from the President to the Prime Minister.

4. Abolished the 17th Amendment, which had granted the President the power to dissolve the National Assembly. - Renamed the Northwest Frontier Province (NWFP) as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). - Introduced a new formula for the distribution of resources between the federal government and provinces.

5. 2. *19th Amendment (2011)*: This amendment aimed to: - Strengthen the judiciary and ensure its independence. - Establish a parliamentary committee to appoint judges to the Supreme Court and provincial high courts.

6. 3. *20th Amendment (2012)*: This amendment focused on: - Electoral reforms, including the establishment of a permanent Election Commission. - The procedure for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner.These amendments aimed to decentralize power, strengthen democracy, and promote provincial autonomy in Pakistan. If you have specific questions or need further clarification, please ask!