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18th Amendment

The 18th amendment to Pakistan's constitution was signed by President Asif Ali Zardari on April 19, 2010. It transfers many presidential powers to the prime minister, restoring the constitution to its original parliamentary democracy form. Key changes include increasing the prime minister's power, limiting the military's role in politics, providing free education up to 10th grade, and giving the prime minister authority over high court judge appointments. The amendment is seen as an achievement for democracy in Pakistan as it reverses the 17th amendment that concentrated power in the presidency.

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18th Amendment

The 18th amendment to Pakistan's constitution was signed by President Asif Ali Zardari on April 19, 2010. It transfers many presidential powers to the prime minister, restoring the constitution to its original parliamentary democracy form. Key changes include increasing the prime minister's power, limiting the military's role in politics, providing free education up to 10th grade, and giving the prime minister authority over high court judge appointments. The amendment is seen as an achievement for democracy in Pakistan as it reverses the 17th amendment that concentrated power in the presidency.

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Nasir Ahmed Khan Assignment 2010-EE-043

18th Amendment : (2010)


Introduction ;
President Of ISLAMIC REPUBLIC of PAKISTAN Mr.ASIF ALI ZARDARI,
on Monday April 19,2010 signed the 18th Constitutional Amendment Bill to make it part of the
Constitution in what is billed as a smooth ‘political transition’ of power from the Presidency to the Prime
Minister’s House.

Background;
During the period of General Pervez Musharaf,17th amendment was made in the constitution of 1973.
According to that amendment “All Powers were in hand of President”.
As PAKISAN is a Parliamentary Country, all power are under the control of Prime Minister.

With the assent accorded by President Asif Ali Zardari to the 18th Amendment, the 1973 Constitution,
which was passed under the leadership of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto has been restored according to its true
spirit i.e. promotion of democracy and federalism.

Some important points are given blow ;


1. In this amendment the power of prime minister actually increases.
2. Now pathway for army in politics is stopped and the Constitution of 1973 has regain its original
form of democracy.
3. This amendment also gives us the advantages of free tuition in school about ten classes (from 1
to 10).
4. In this amendment, the judge of the high court is made with the permission of P.M.
5. Renaming North-West Frontier Province to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Advantages;
By passing this Bill, now pathway for army in politics is Stopped and the Constitution of 1973 has regain
its original form of democracy and so it is a great achievement for Pakistan People Party, ruling Party
since 2008 in Pakistan.

Conclusion;
This amendment give us real constitution of 1973, also it is the
great achievement of PPP. And also for the Pakistanis.

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