This article discusses the reasons for the failure of the 1962 constitution of Pakistan. Background General Ayub Khan promulgated Pakistan’s second constitution in 1962 through a presidential ordinance. Like the 1956 constitution, the new constitution could not remain in action for longer. In the wake of fierce agitation against the military regime, Ayub Khan resigned…
This entry presents a comparative analysis of different modes of transport i.e. road, water, land, and air transport. Before embarking on the advantages and disadvantages of different modes of transport, we address the question, “what does the term ‘transport’ refer to. What is transport? Transport refers to such means through which we travel or carry…
This post discusses the feasibility and importance of Gwadar Port located in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. Introduction Gwadar Port is a deep-sea port located at Gwadar in Balochistan province of Pakistan developed with the financial assistance of China. What are the factors that made the development of Gwadar Port feasible? Both human and natural…
This post describes the salient features of the 1962 constitution of Pakistan. The post also contains a link for a quiz at the end of the post to assess what you learned from this post. Background Pakistan adopted its first constitution in 1956 which hardly remained enforced for two and half years. President Iskandar Mirza…
This post discusses the reasons for Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s coming to power in Pakistan in December 1971. Background Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto came to power in Pakistan in the wake of the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War which had left the country devastated and broken into two. With the surrender of the troops in the war, East Pakistan…
Salient features of the 1956 Constitution are thoroughly discussed in this article. When Pakistan came into being, it had no constitution of its own. According to the Indian Independence Act 1947, Pakistan and India would adopt the Government of India Act 1935 as their provisional constitution until they made their own constitution. India was able…
Objectives Resolution 1949 is called the Magna Carta of Pakistan in connection to the constitution-making process. In this article, I will discuss the background, main features, importance, and criticism of Objectives Resolution 1949. Background Pakistan came into being as an independent country on 14 August 1947 as a result of the partition of India. When…
This article unpacks the concept of the ” state constitution” and explains its importance for a state. What is the state constitution? The term constitution refers to a set of laws in light of which a state is governed. These laws cater to all aspects of human life in a country. Who is responsible…
This post discusses different methods of irrigation that are in use in Pakistan. Introduction The term Irrigation refers to the artificial or temporary supply of water to the land for the growth of plants. In Pakistan, agricultural practices such as crop cultivation and horticulture solely depend upon irrigation. Around 80% of the cultivable land in…
This article defines the term ‘irrigation’ and briefly explains its importance with reference to Pakistan. In addition, it also suggests solutions to the problems related to irrigation i.e. waterlogging and salinity in the country. What does the term ‘irrigation’ refer to? The term ‘Irrigation’ refers to the artificial supply of water to plants i.e. crops,…