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    The document discusses the role and powers of the Prime Minister in Pakistan's parliamentary system of government. It outlines that the PM is the head of government and most powerful figure, leading the majority party in parliament. The PM is elected by majority vote in the National Assembly and holds office for 5 years. As the executive head, the PM appoints cabinet members and high-ranking officials, leads the nation both domestically and internationally, and can dissolve parliament.

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    The document discusses the role and powers of the Prime Minister in Pakistan's parliamentary system of government. It outlines that the PM is the head of government and most powerful figure, leading the majority party in parliament. The PM is elected by majority vote in the National Assembly and holds office for 5 years. As the executive head, the PM appoints cabinet members and high-ranking officials, leads the nation both domestically and internationally, and can dissolve parliament.

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    The document discusses the role and powers of the Prime Minister in Pakistan's parliamentary system of government. It outlines that the PM is the head of government and most powerful figure, leading the majority party in parliament. The PM is elected by majority vote in the National Assembly and holds office for 5 years. As the executive head, the PM appoints cabinet members and high-ranking officials, leads the nation both domestically and internationally, and can dissolve parliament.

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    Introducton

    In the Parliamentary system Prime Minister is the head of the government and
    the whole system of the state revolves round him. He is the leader of majority
    party in the parliament and he is the source of power. He is more power full than
    the president.

    Relevant provisions

    Article 46,91,9 of the constitution of Paiistan.

    The office of the Prime Minister accordint to the consttuton of 1973

    The Prime Minister under the constitution of 1973 is the real executive and head
    of the Govt. The president is merely a constitutional lgurehead who acts on the
    advice of the Prime Minister. Infact he is the real ruler of Paiistan.

    Qualificatons/characteristcs for the office of Prime Minister (P.M)

    Citzen of Paiistan

    He should be the citiien of Paiistan.


    Member of Natonal Assembly

    He should be the member of National Assembly.


    He must be a muslim

    Should not hold any office of profit

    He should not hold any ofce of prolt in the service of Paiistan.

    Mentally and physically fit

    He should be mentally and physically lt.

    Nominaton of the P.M.

    The president in his discretion appoints from amongst the members of National
    Assembly who has command the majority of members in the house.

    Electon of the P.M

    The members of the National Assembly elect PM, the leader of the majority party.
    Assembly in its lrst session elects speaier and Deputy Speaier and then the
    Prime Minister. The Prime Minister shall be elected by the majority vote of the
    total membership of the National Assembly.

    Term of the office

    The tenure of the post of the P.M is lve years.


    Powers and functons of the P.M

    The powers and functions of the Prime Minister are as under:-

    Chief Advisor of the President

    The P.M is the chief advisor of the president. The president performs his duties
    with the consultation of the P.M.

    Formaton of Cabinet

    The Prime Minister afer taiing oath select his cabinet. Every Minister,
    individually and cabinet as whole are responsible for their acts to the parliament.

    Natonal Leader

    The P.M is a national leader. He leads the nation and organiies the public opinion
    in favour of his party.

    Leader of the cabinet

    The PM is the leader of the cabinet. All the minister wori under the supervision of
    the PM.
    Leader of the House

    The PM is the leader of the National Assembly. His proposals are honoured in the
    house. He expresses his views in the Assembly.

    Power to confer ttles and awards

    The PM has power to confer titles and awards to those who show excellent
    performance in diferent leld of life.

    Although the president appoint high ranking


    Power of appointments. officials but he do so on the advice of prime
    minister. And prime minister's advice is bound on
    president.
    The PM has power to appoint the high raniing ofcials with the approval of the
    president of Islamic republic of Paiistan. He appoints diplomas, ministerial staf
    and judges of the Supreme Courts and the High Courts. He also appoints the
    members of National inance Commission etc.

    Financial Powers

    The PM also performs lnance maters. The budget is prepared under his
    supervision.
    Foreitn Relaton

    The foreign policy is prepared under his guidelines. The diplomats are appointed
    by the president on the recommendations of the PM.

    Power of Letislaton

    The PM taies part in legislation. All proceedings are conducted with the consent
    of the PM. He plays a vital role in law maiing.

    Administratve Dutes.

    The PM performs the administrative function. He is responsible for the smooth


    running of the afairs of the country. He maintains law and order in the country.

    Defence of the country

    The PM is responsible for the defence of the country. He can taie step to improve
    the defence system of the country.

    Power to Dissolve the Natonal Assembly

    The PM can asi the president to dissolve the national assembly.


    Party head

    The PM is the party head. He belongs to party who has majority in the house. He
    has his political signilcance.

    Power to terminate ministers

    The PM if not satisled with the function of his minister he can terminate them.

    Bridte between president and Cabinet

    The PM is a lini between president and cabinet. The PM is duty bound to inform
    the president about wori of cabinet.

    Representatve of the Naton

    The PM is representative of the nation in international level.

    Terminaton/ Vote of no confidence atainst Prime Minister

    Under the present procedure, a resolution for a vote of no conldence can be


    moved by not less than twenty percent of the total membership of the National
    Assembly. The resolution shall not be voted upon before the expiration of three
    days, from the day on which such resolution is moved in the national assembly.

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