"The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973"

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan is the fundamental law of Pakistan. It was enacted by the Pakistani Constituent Assembly on April 10, 1973, and came into effect on August 14 of the same year. The constitution establishes Pakistan as a federal parliamentary democracy and a republic, with Islam as the state religion. It consists of a preamble and 280 articles, divided into 12 parts. The first part of the constitution sets out the fundamental principles of the state and the fundamental rights of citizens, including equality before the law, freedom of speech, religion, and assembly, and the protection of life, liberty, and property. The second part deals with the powers and functions of the various branches of government, including the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary. The third part of the constitution outlines the structure of the federal government, including the distribution of powers between the federal and provincial governments. The fourth part deals with the administration of justice, including the establishment and powers of the courts. The fifth part of the constitution sets out the rights and duties of citizens, including the right to education, health care, and social security. The sixth part deals with the administration and functioning of the provincial governments, including the powers and responsibilities of the governor and the chief minister. The seventh part of the constitution establishes the fundamental rights of citizens, including the right to life, liberty, and the protection of property. The eighth part deals with the powers and functions of the military, including the role of the armed forces in the defense of the country. The ninth part of the constitution outlines the financial and economic provisions of the state, including the powers and functions of the federal and provincial governments in relation to taxation, budgeting, and economic planning. The tenth part deals with the relations between Pakistan and other countries, including the powers and responsibilities of the president and the prime minister in relation to foreign affairs. The eleventh part of the constitution sets out the process for amending the constitution, and the twelfth part contains miscellaneous provisions. The 1973 Constitution remains in effect in Pakistan to this day, although it has been amended numerous times since its adoption.