Pm of Pakistan Under 1973 Constitution
Prime Minister functions and powers under the constitution of Pakistan 1973
Introduction
In the Parliamentary system Prime Minister is the head of the government and the whole system of the state revolves round him. He is the leader of majority party in the parliament and he is the source of power. He is more power full than the president.
Relevant provisions
Article 46,91,95 of the constitution of Pakistan 1973.
The office of the Prime Minister according to the constitution of 1973
The Prime Minister under the constitution of 1973 is the real executive and head of the Govt. The president is merely a constitutional figurehead who acts on the advice of the Prime Minister. Infact he is the real ruler of Pakistan.
Qualifications/characteristics for the office of Prime Minister (P.M)
Citizen of Pakistan He should be the citizen of Pakistan.
Member of National Assembly He should be the member of National Assembly.
Should not hold any office of profit He should not hold any office of profit in the service of Pakistan.
Ideology of Pakistan He should believe on ideology of Pakistan.
Mentally and physically fit He should be mentally and physically fit.
Nomination of the P.M.
The president in his discretion appoints from amongst the members of National Assembly who has command the majority of members in the house.
Election of the P.M The members of the National Assembly elect PM, the leader of the majority party . Assembly in its first session elects speaker and Deputy Speaker and then the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister shall be elected by the majority vote of the total membership of the National Assembly.
Oath of the P.M After election the P.M takes the oath in the presence of the president. He declares to be Muslim and the belief in the finality of Prophet (S.A.W.W) promises to act upon
Introduction
In the Parliamentary system Prime Minister is the head of the government and the whole system of the state revolves round him. He is the leader of majority party in the parliament and he is the source of power. He is more power full than the president.
Relevant provisions
Article 46,91,95 of the constitution of Pakistan 1973.
The office of the Prime Minister according to the constitution of 1973
The Prime Minister under the constitution of 1973 is the real executive and head of the Govt. The president is merely a constitutional figurehead who acts on the advice of the Prime Minister. Infact he is the real ruler of Pakistan.
Qualifications/characteristics for the office of Prime Minister (P.M)
Citizen of Pakistan He should be the citizen of Pakistan.
Member of National Assembly He should be the member of National Assembly.
Should not hold any office of profit He should not hold any office of profit in the service of Pakistan.
Ideology of Pakistan He should believe on ideology of Pakistan.
Mentally and physically fit He should be mentally and physically fit.
Nomination of the P.M.
The president in his discretion appoints from amongst the members of National Assembly who has command the majority of members in the house.
Election of the P.M The members of the National Assembly elect PM, the leader of the majority party . Assembly in its first session elects speaker and Deputy Speaker and then the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister shall be elected by the majority vote of the total membership of the National Assembly.
Oath of the P.M After election the P.M takes the oath in the presence of the president. He declares to be Muslim and the belief in the finality of Prophet (S.A.W.W) promises to act upon