Powers and Functions of President of Pakistan in the Constitution 1973

The President of Pakistan is considered the ceremonial head of the state. There are numerous Powers and Functions of President of Pakistan in the Constitution 1973. The Constitution of Pakistan is partly parliamentary and partly presidential in its nature. The Prime Minister of Pakistan runs the business of the state while the President represents the unity of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. In the existing parliamentary system of government, the Powers and Functions of the President of Pakistan are defined.

In this article you’ll learn the following things:

Constitutional Position of President of Pakistan
Modes of Exercising Power
Legislative Powers
Judicial Powers
Foreign Powers
Executive Powers
Military Powers

Constitutional Position of President of Pakistan

The president is only a constitutional head of the state. The constitution declares that the president shall act in accordance with the advice of the prime minister.

Modes of Exercising Power

Following are the modes of using of power of the president of Pakistan

• By his own discretion
• On the advice of Prime Minister
• Powers and functions of the president

The following are the different powers of the president. Details are as under.

1. Legislative Powers

Summoning of Parliament

The president has the power to summon one or both houses of parliament in a joint sitting to meet at any time and place as he thinks fit.

Address the Parliament

The president can address one or both houses of the parliament and can demand the attendance of all members of parliament.

Right to Speak at Parliament

The president has a right to speak in Parliament.

Dissolution of National Assembly

The president of Pakistan has the power to dissolve the National Assembly on the advice of Prime Minister and assembly will be dissolved within the 48 bows after the advice

Promulgation of Ordinance

The president has powers to promulgate the ordinances within Pakistan.

Power of Referendum

The president has the power to hold a referendum if there is a matter of national importance

Appointment of Caretakers of Cabinet

The president has the power to appoint the care-taker of the cabinet.

2. Judicial Powers

The following are the judicial powers of President of Pakistan:

Appointment of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

The chief justice of Pakistan is appointed by the president of Pakistan.

Appointment of Chief justice of the High Court

The Chief Justice of the High Courts of  Pakistan is appointed by the president of Pakistan.

Appointment of Additional Judges of the High Court

All the additional judges of the high court are appointed by the president of Pakistan.

Fixation of Salaries of Judges

The salaries and other allowance of the judges are fixed by the president of Pakistan.

Transfer of Judges

The president can transfer the judge of one high court to another high cowl in the country.

Power of Pardon

The President of Pakistan has special powers to pardon the offenders who have been punished by the courts.

3. Foreign Powers

Settlement of Matters

The president of Pakistan has the power to settle foreign affairs.

Appointment of Ambassadors

All the ambassadors being appointed by the president of Pakistan.

Appointment of representatives In the United States

All representatives in the United States are appointed by the president of Pakistan.

4. Executive Powers

The following are the executive powers of President of Pakistan:

Proclamation of emergency

The president has the power to proclaim emergency in the country.

Appointment of Governors

All the governors of the provinces being appointed by the president of Pakistan.

Appointment of Attorney General of Pakistan

Attorney general of Pakistan is appointed by the president of Pakistan

Chief Election Commissioner

The chief election commissioner is appointed by the president of Pakistan.

Members of the council of Islamic Ideology

Members of the council of common interest are appointed by the president of Pakistan.

Members of the council of common Interest

Members of the council of common interest are appointed by the president of Pakistan.

Members of the National Economic Council

Members of the council national economic council are appointed by the president of Pakistan.

5. Military Powers

The president of Pakistan has the following military powers:

Decimation of War

The president of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan has the power to declare war with any opposite country.

Settlement of Peace

The president of Pakistan is responsible for the settlement of the peace within the country and he plays pivotal stole in this regard.

Appoint of chiefs of Army Staff

Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Navy, and chief of the Air force is appointed by President of Pakistan.

Send Army in other Countries for Peace-Making

The President of Pakistan is empowered to send the Pakistani Army to any other country which is in trouble. The President of Pakistan sends Army for peace-making purposes.

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Conclusion

To sum up, it can be said that the President of Pakistan has numerous powers in the Constitution of Pakistan 1973. President is the head of Pakistan. He is also elected through an indirect vote system through parliament and senate. He is selected for a term of 5 years. Now if you have any questions regarding the powers of President of Pakistan you can ask it in the comment section below.