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The President of Pakistan

The document discusses the role and powers of the President of Pakistan. It outlines the qualifications required to be President, the election process, term limits, and methods for removal from office. It also details the President's executive, legislative, judicial, military, emergency and international powers according to the Pakistani constitution.

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The President of Pakistan

The document discusses the role and powers of the President of Pakistan. It outlines the qualifications required to be President, the election process, term limits, and methods for removal from office. It also details the President's executive, legislative, judicial, military, emergency and international powers according to the Pakistani constitution.

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 The President of Pakistan

The President of Pakistan is the Constitutional Head of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. He represent the
unity of the republic. Article 41-49 of the constitution deal with the Head of State.

o Qualification
i. He must be Muslim citizen of Pakistan.
ii. His age is not less than 45 years.
iii. His name be listed in electoral list.
iv. He is qualified to be member of National Assembly.
v. He is of Sound mind.
vi. He is qualified under Article 62, 63.

o Election of the President


Election to the office of President shall be held not earlier than 60 days and not later than 30
days before the expiration of the term of the President office. In case of vacancy the election
shall be held not later than 30 days from the occurrence of the vacancy. The validity of election
of the president shall not be called in question by or before any court or authority.
According to the Constitution, any member of the Parliament can propose a candidate for this
office but the candidate must agree with the proposal. Another Parliamentarian should second
the proposal.
The President shall be elected by the members of the Electoral College consist of Parliament
(National Assembly and Senate) and provincial assemblies of four provinces. The Chief Election
Commissioner controls timetable of the election. In Parliament 1 vote casted is counted as 1
vote and vote of provincial assemblies as counted by the formula,

Vote casted in provincial assembly x total strength of smallest Provincial Assembly


Total strength of the concerned Provincial Assembly

o Term of the office


The President of Pakistan shall hold office for a term for 5 years from the day he entre upon his
office. He can resign before the expiry of his term of office. No person shall hold the office of
President for more than 2 consecutive terms.

o Removal and Impeachment of President


Article-47 provide that the President may be removed from office on the ground of Physical or
Mental incapacity or impeached on a charge of violation of the Constitution or gross misconduct.
Procedure of Impeachment:
i. 1/half of the total members of Parliament will sign a written notice with proof and give it
to Speaker of National Assembly. If it is presented in Senate, Chairman will sent the
notice to the Speaker of National Assembly.
ii. The Speaker within 3 days of receipt of notice will sent a copy of notice to the President.
iii. Speaker of National Assembly shall summon a joint setting of the two Houses within 14
days after receipt of notice.
iv. Joint setting may investigate the case and shall make a debate on allegation in the

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notice.
v. Speaker shall have right to present himself or anyone on his behalf before the assembly.
vi. If after of result of investigation, if any resolution is passed by 2/3 majority of the total
membership of both Houses declaring that President is unfit to hold the office, shall
ceased to hold office immediately after passing the resolution.
o Power of President
1. Executive Functions
Regarding the Prime Minister: The president is bound to invite the Muslim MNA who has to
prove the support of the majority in the National Assembly. The new elected Prime Minister has
to take oath of his office before the President.
Cabinet: The President on the advice of the Prime Minister appoints the Cabinet members and
can remove Prime Minister and Ministers if National Assembly show lack of confidence in the
whole Cabinet or particular Minister. A Minister may be removed on the request of the Prime
Minister.
Appointments: All the major appointments were to be made by the President under the advice
of Prime Minister. i-e judges of Supreme Court and High Courts, provincial governors, military
commanders, members of NFC and NEC, members of Public Service Commission etc.
Awards: The President of Pakistan is to give national awards and titles (civil and military) to the
prominent peoples on 23 March and 14 August each year.

2. Legislative Power
i. The president has power to summon or prorogue either House or both Houses of
Parliament to meet.
ii. He has power to send messages or address to the either House or both Houses of
the Parliament.
iii. He on the advice of the Prime Minister can dissolve the National Assembly.
iv. The president is empowered to address the joint session every year in the beginning
of annual session to deliver the policy speech.
v. In the absence of legislative session, the President can issue ordinance which have
the force of law for 4 months. The Parliament is authorized to cancel or legalize a
particular ordinance before its expiry.
vi. When a Bill is passed by both the houses, it is sent to President for assents.
3. Judicial Power
The President issue appointment orders of the Judges of Supreme Court. The senior
most Judge is appointed as Chief Justice of Pakistan by President. The President on the
investigative report of the Supreme Judicial Council can remove a Judge but he is not
bound to act upon the report.
Article-45 of the constitution says that the President shall have power to grant Purdon,
reprieve and respite and to remit, suspend or commute any sentence passed by any
court, tribunal or other authority. He can change death sentence into life imprisonment.
4. Military Power
The President is the Supreme Commander of Armed Forces of Pakistan. He has the
power to appoint the Chiefs of Armed Forces as advised by Prime Minister. He has to
deal with the salaries and allowances of military commanders. Military awards are given
by the President.
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5. Emergency Power
If the President is satisfied that grave emergency exists in which the security of Pakistan
is threatened by a war or external aggression or by internal disturbance beyond the
power of a provincial government to control, he may issue a proclamation when the
constitutional machinery of the province breaks down and impose Presidential rule in
the province for a period of 6 month. All this is done with the consultation of the Prime
Minister.
6. International Affairs
The President of Pakistan is to represent Pakistan in various international forums. He
may make agreements with the other countries. He receive his counterparts in Pakistan.

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