Course Contents
State Foundation and Nation Building
Act of Independence 1947 and Establishment of Pakistan
Political Challenges to new state and Leadership’s Response
The constitution making 1947 – 1956.
The role of first constituent assembly 1947-1954.
Constitutional crisis and issues
The Second constituent assembly: Formation and Working
Formation of One Unit
The 1956 constitution: Main features
Working of Parliamentary Democracy; An assessment
The Ayub Era (1958-1969)
The imposition of Martial Law
System of Basic Democracies and Reforms
The 1962 constitution
Salient Features; With Special reference to The Presidential Powers
Politics in Pakistan
The Yahya Regime (1969-1971)
The imposition of Martial Law and Political Situation
LFO and Election of 1970
The East Pakistan Crisis and Secession
Course Learning Outcomes
Students will be enable to:
• Explain the term political development.
• Explain how the government of Pakistan is structured.
• The function of each organ of the government
• Identities the issues with respect to the structure and function of the political institutions
• Suggest ways to improve the structure and functions of the political institution in Pakistan.
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