Which kind of system of Government was introduced by the 1962 constitution?
The 1962 Constitution of Pakistan introduced a presidential system of government with a unicameral legislature. The constitution also established a federal state with provincial assemblies.\nKey features of the 1962 Constitution:\nFederal structure:\nThe constitution established a federal state with a central government and provincial assemblies.\nPowers of the central government:\nThe central government’s powers were enumerated in the Federal List.\nPowers of the provinces:\nThe provinces were given the remaining powers to meet their demand for autonomy.\nPresident’s powers:\nThe president was given more powers and was in control of the provincial executive.\nIslamic Ideology Council:\nThe constitution strengthened the Islamic Ideology Council.\nAdvisory Council of Islamic Ideology:\nThe president was given the power to appoint members of the Advisory Council of Islamic Ideology.\nHistory of the 1962 Constitution\nThe 1962 Constitution was drafted by a Constitution Commission appointed by the military government in 1960.\nThe 1962 Constitution was abrogated in 1969 due to the imposition of martial law.
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