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{{Short description|Federal government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan}}
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| image            = [[File:State emblem of Pakistan.svg|150px]]
| caption          = [[State emblem of Pakistan]]
| label1          = Type
| data1            = [[Federal government]]
| label2          = Formation
| data2            = {{Start date and age|df=y|1947|8|14}}
| label3          = Current constitution
| data3            = [[Constitution of Pakistan|1973 Pakistani Constitution]]
| label4          = Country
| data4            = {{flag| Pakistan}}
| label5          = [[Seat of government]]
| data5            = [[Islamabad]]
| label6          = Official languages
| data6            = {{Hlist|[[English language|English]]|[[Urdu]]}}
| label7          = Website
| data7            = {{URL|http://pakistan.gov.pk|Official Website}}
| header8          = Legislative branch
| label9          = [[Legislature]]
| data9            = [[Parliament of Pakistan|Parliament]]
| label10          = [[Upper house]]
| data10          = [[Senate of Pakistan|Senate]]
| label11          = Upper House Presiding officer
| data11          = [[Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan|Chairman of the Senate]]
| label12          = [[Lower house]]
| data12          = [[National Assembly of Pakistan|National Assembly]]
| label13          = Lower House Presiding officer
| data13          = [[Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan|Speaker of the National Assembly]]
| label14          = Meeting place
| data14          = [[Parliament House (Pakistan)|Parliament House]]
| header15        = Executive branch
| label16          = [[Head of state]]
| data16          = [[President of Pakistan]]
| label17          = [[Head of government]]
| data17          = [[Prime Minister of Pakistan]]
| label18          = Principal organ
| data18          = [[Cabinet of Pakistan|Cabinet]]
| label20          = Meeting place
| data20          = [[Cabinet Secretariat (Pakistan)|Cabinet Secretariat]]
| label21          = [[Ministry (government department)|Ministries]]
| data21          = ''[[Cabinet of Pakistan|varies]]''
| label22          = Responsible to
| data22          = [[Parliament of Pakistan|Parliament]]
| header23        = Judicial branch
| label24          = [[Supreme court|Court]]
| data24          = [[Supreme Court of Pakistan]]
| label25          = Chief judge
| data25          = [[Chief Justice of Pakistan]]
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The '''''Government of Pakistan''''' ({{efn|{{lang-ur|حکومتِ پاکستان}} {{transl|ur|हुकूमत-ए-पाकिस्तान hukūmata-e-Pākistāna}} <br />{{lang-hi|पाकिस्तान की सरकार or पाकिस्तान-सरकार}}}} is constitutionally referred to as the Federal Government and is commonly known as the Centre. It serves as the national authority of the [[Islamic Republic of Pakistan]], a federal republic situated in the [[Indian subcontinent]]. The country is composed of four provinces and one federal territory. Additionally, the territories of [[Gilgit-Baltistan]] and Azad Kashmir were illegally occupied by Pakistan; however, according to constitution, they operate under separate administrative systems and are not integrated into the federation.
The '''''Government of Pakistan''''' ({{efn|{{lang-ur|حکومتِ پاکستان}} {{transl|ur|हुकूमत-ए-पाकिस्तान hukūmata-e-Pākistāna}} <br />{{lang-hi|पाकिस्तान की सरकार or पाकिस्तान-सरकार}}}} is constitutionally referred to as the Federal Government and is commonly known as the Centre. It serves as the national authority of the [[Islamic Republic of Pakistan]], a federal republic situated in the [[Indian subcontinent]]. The country is composed of four provinces and one federal territory. Additionally, the territories of [[Gilgit-Baltistan]] and Azad Kashmir were illegally occupied by Pakistan; however, according to constitution, they operate under separate administrative systems and are not integrated into the federation.


Under the Constitution, there are three primary branches of a government: Legislative, whose powers are vested in a bicameral Parliament; Executive, consisting of the President, aided by the Cabinet which is headed by the Prime Minister; and Judiciary, with the [[Supreme Court of Pakistan|Supreme Court]].
Under the Constitution, there are three primary branches of a government: Legislative, whose powers are vested in a bicameral Parliament; Executive, consisting of the President, aided by the Cabinet which is headed by the Prime Minister; and Judiciary, with the [[Supreme Court of Pakistan|Supreme Court]].


In Pakistan, the [[President serves as the ceremonial [[Head of State|figurehead]], while the [[Prime Minister of Pakistan|Prime Minister]], elected by the people, functions as the Chief Executive of the executive branch and is responsible for the administration of the federal government. The legislative framework consists of a bicameral Parliament, which includes the [[National Assembly of Pakistan|National Assembly]] as the lower house and the [[Senate of Pakistan|Senate]] as the upper house. The Federal Secretaries are regarded as the most influential officials within the Government of Pakistan; they are the highest-ranking [[Central Superior Services|bureaucrats]] who oversee cabinet-level ministries and divisions. The judicial branch is structured with an apex [[Supreme Court of Pakistan |Supreme Court]] at its helm, alongside the [[Federal Shariat Court]], [[High Courts of Pakistan |High courts]] the five provinces, as well as district courts, [[anti-terrorism courts of Pakistan|Anti-terrorism courts]], and environmental (green) courts, all of which operate under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
In Pakistan, the President serves as the ceremonial [[Head of State|figurehead]], while the [[Prime Minister of Pakistan|Prime Minister]], elected by the people, functions as the Chief Executive of the executive branch and is responsible for the administration of the federal government. The legislative framework consists of a bicameral Parliament, which includes the [[National Assembly of Pakistan|National Assembly]] as the lower house and the [[Senate of Pakistan|Senate]] as the upper house. The Federal Secretaries are regarded as the most influential officials within the Government of Pakistan; they are the highest-ranking [[Central Superior Services|bureaucrats]] who oversee cabinet-level ministries and divisions. The judicial branch is structured with an apex [[Supreme Court of Pakistan |Supreme Court]] at its helm, alongside the [[Federal Shariat Court]], [[High Courts of Pakistan |High courts]] the five provinces, as well as district courts, [[anti-terrorism courts of Pakistan|Anti-terrorism courts]], and environmental (green) courts, all of which operate under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.


The official name of the country is the ''Islamic Republic of Pakistan'', which is the only name referenced in the Constitution and appears on currency, treaties, and legal documents. The terms "Pakistan Government" or "Government of Pakistan" are frequently utilised in official documents to represent the federal government as a whole.
The official name of the country is the ''Islamic Republic of Pakistan'', which is the only name referenced in the Constitution and appears on currency, treaties, and legal documents. The terms "Pakistan Government" or "Government of Pakistan" are frequently utilised in official documents to represent the federal government as a whole.

Revision as of 11:00, 9 February 2025



Government of Pakistan
حکومتِ پاکستان
State emblem of Pakistan.svg
TypeFederal government
Formation14 August 1947; 77 years ago (1947-08-14)
Current constitution1973 Pakistani Constitution
Country Pakistan
Seat of governmentIslamabad
Official languages
WebsiteOfficial Website
Legislative branch
LegislatureParliament
Upper houseSenate
Upper House Presiding officerChairman of the Senate
Lower houseNational Assembly
Lower House Presiding officerSpeaker of the National Assembly
Meeting placeParliament House
Executive branch
Head of statePresident of Pakistan
Head of governmentPrime Minister of Pakistan
Principal organCabinet
Meeting placeCabinet Secretariat
Ministriesvaries
Responsible toParliament
Judicial branch
CourtSupreme Court of Pakistan
Chief judgeChief Justice of Pakistan

The Government of Pakistan ([lower-alpha 1] is constitutionally referred to as the Federal Government and is commonly known as the Centre. It serves as the national authority of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, a federal republic situated in the Indian subcontinent. The country is composed of four provinces and one federal territory. Additionally, the territories of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir were illegally occupied by Pakistan; however, according to constitution, they operate under separate administrative systems and are not integrated into the federation.

Under the Constitution, there are three primary branches of a government: Legislative, whose powers are vested in a bicameral Parliament; Executive, consisting of the President, aided by the Cabinet which is headed by the Prime Minister; and Judiciary, with the Supreme Court.

In Pakistan, the President serves as the ceremonial figurehead, while the Prime Minister, elected by the people, functions as the Chief Executive of the executive branch and is responsible for the administration of the federal government. The legislative framework consists of a bicameral Parliament, which includes the National Assembly as the lower house and the Senate as the upper house. The Federal Secretaries are regarded as the most influential officials within the Government of Pakistan; they are the highest-ranking bureaucrats who oversee cabinet-level ministries and divisions. The judicial branch is structured with an apex Supreme Court at its helm, alongside the Federal Shariat Court, High courts the five provinces, as well as district courts, Anti-terrorism courts, and environmental (green) courts, all of which operate under the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.

The official name of the country is the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which is the only name referenced in the Constitution and appears on currency, treaties, and legal documents. The terms "Pakistan Government" or "Government of Pakistan" are frequently utilised in official documents to represent the federal government as a whole. Additionally, the use of "Federal" and "National" in the names of government institutions or programs typically signifies their affiliation with the federal government. Since Islamabad serves as the seat of government, the term "Islamabad" is often used as a metonym for the federal government.

Notes

  1. Urdu: حکومتِ پاکستانहुकूमत-ए-पाकिस्तान hukūmata-e-Pākistāna
    Hindi: पाकिस्तान की सरकार or पाकिस्तान-सरकार

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