Institution of Parliament in Pakistan: Evolution and Building Process (1947-1970)

Abstract

The paper aims to highlight the process in which the institution of parliament evolved in Pakistan. The paper will mark various developments in regard to the building of parliament. Moreover the formation and structure of the parliament as well as the distribution of the seats according to various criteria would also be examined. How the parliament did affect the political system in the form of legislation and how parliament helped in generating the governmental and political leadership of the country will also be clarified. The historical method has been used to trace out different facts and to prove assumptions. The paper will enhance the understanding and interest in the studies of the parliament as an institution in modern statecraft. The historical books, documents and the articles from the journals have been consulted in bringing out the solutions.