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Constitutional development of Pakistan (1947–1973)
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:1947 - Independence & Govt of India Act 1935 (interim);
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- No constitution of its own
- Colonial legacy continued
- Lack of democratic clarity
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:1956 - First Constitution enacted;
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- Political instability
- Frequent PM changes (7 PMs between 1947 and 1958).
- Continued East-West tension
- “One Unit” scheme (1955) to counter East Pakistan’s demographic dominance
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:1958 - Martial Law by Ayub Khan;
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- Constitution suspended, assemblies dissolved
- Political parties banned
- Military becomes dominant political actor
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:1962 - Second Constitution enforced;
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- Presidential system imposed
- Limited democracy ("Basic Democracies")
- Centralized authority
- Lack of representation
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:1969 - Yahya Khan takes over;
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- Growing opposition
- Ayub resigns under pressure
- Failure of presidential system
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--> :1970 - General Elections;
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- Awami League wins majority
- Power not transferred
- Political deadlock between East & West
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:1971 - Fall of East Pakistan;
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- Language & ethnic alienation
- Military crackdown in East Pakistan
- Bangladesh created
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:1973 - Third Constitution enacted;
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- Broad consensus
- Parliamentary & federal system
- Islamic provisions included
- Still issues with provincial autonomy
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