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    The Constitution of 1956 was Pakistan's first constitution and the fundamental law from 1956 to 1958. It established a federal parliamentary system with equal representation between East and West Pakistan. Some key features included being a written, rigid constitution that could only be amended by a two-thirds majority. It also established an independent judiciary, fundamental rights for citizens, and both Urdu and Bengali as national languages.

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    The Constitution of 1956 was Pakistan's first constitution and the fundamental law from 1956 to 1958. It established a federal parliamentary system with equal representation between East and West Pakistan. Some key features included being a written, rigid constitution that could only be amended by a two-thirds majority. It also established an independent judiciary, fundamental rights for citizens, and both Urdu and Bengali as national languages.

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    The Constitution of 1956 was Pakistan's first constitution and the fundamental law from 1956 to 1958. It established a federal parliamentary system with equal representation between East and West Pakistan. Some key features included being a written, rigid constitution that could only be amended by a two-thirds majority. It also established an independent judiciary, fundamental rights for citizens, and both Urdu and Bengali as national languages.

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    The Constitution of 1956

    The first constitution of the country was enforced on 23rd March, 1956 which was
    the fundamental law of Pakistan from March 1956 until the revolution of October
    1958.

    Salient Features of 1956 Constitution


    Salient features of the constitution of 1956 were as follow;

    Written Constitution:

    The Constitution of 1956 was a written and lengthy document. It contained 234
    articles divided into thirteen parts and six schedules.

    Federal Constitution:

    The Constitution of 1956 provided for federal system with the principle of parity
    between East Pakistan and West Pakistan. Powers was divided between the Centre
    and the provinces. The subjects were divided into three lists; The Federal List, The
    Provincial List, and the Concurrent List.

    Rigid Constitution:

    The constitution could only be amended through a process requiring the amendment
    to be passed by at least a two-thirds majority of the parliament and authentication
    by the President.

    Parliamentary System:

    A parliamentary system was adopted, according to it the President was the head of
    State and the Prime Minister the head of Government where real executive
    authority was vested in a cabinet, collectively responsible to the legislature. The
    cabinet was presided over by the Prime Minister.

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    Islamic Constitution:

    According to the Constitution of 1956, no law would be passed against the


    teachings of the Quran and Sunnah.

    Uni-cameral Legislature:

    The Constitution declared that there would be only one house of parliament known
    as the National Assembly and equality between the two Wings (i.e. East Pakistan
    and West Pakistan) was maintained in it. The National Assembly consisted of 300
    members. 150 members were drawn from each wing.

    Independence of Judiciary:

    In the Constitution of 1956, there would be Independent Judiciary in the country.


    A Supreme Court interpreted the constitution, advised the state whenever required,
    and decided the issues whenever required.

    Fundamental Rights:

    According to the Constitution of 1956, everyone in the country would have proper
    fundamental rights including freedom of movement, freedom of speech and
    expression, freedom to choose profession and freedom to profess religion, right to
    life, liberty, and property.

    Official Language:

    As per the Constitution, Urdu and Bengali were made National languages.

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