Chapter # 3 – Understanding the Political System of Pakistan
3.2 Organs of Government
3.2.1 Enlist the Organs of Government with Special Reference to Pakistan (Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary)
In Pakistan, the organs of government consist of the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary:
- Legislature:
- The legislature in Pakistan is known as the Parliament and is bicameral, consisting of two houses: the National Assembly and the Senate.
- The National Assembly is the lower house and represents the people of Pakistan through direct elections.
- The Senate is the upper house and represents the provinces of Pakistan, with members elected by the provincial assemblies.
- The primary function of the legislature is to make laws, approve budgets, and oversee government actions.
- Executive:
- The executive branch of government in Pakistan is headed by the Prime Minister, who is appointed by the President.
- The Prime Minister is responsible for implementing laws, formulating policies, and running the day-to-day affairs of the government.
- The President, as the head of state, has ceremonial duties and certain discretionary powers, such as appointing the Prime Minister and dissolving the National Assembly.
- Judiciary:
- The judiciary in Pakistan is independent and consists of several levels of courts, with the Supreme Court at the apex.
- The Supreme Court is the highest court of appeal and has the authority to interpret the constitution and adjudicate disputes between different organs of the government.
- The judiciary’s role is to ensure the rule of law, protect fundamental rights, and uphold the constitution.
These three organs of government work together to ensure the functioning of democracy, uphold the rule of law, and protect the rights and interests of the citizens of Pakistan.