Constitution Day
Also calledNational Law Day
Observed byPakistan
TypeNational holiday
SignificanceCommemorates the adoption of the country's constitution on this day in 1973
Celebrations
  • Government ceremonies
  • Educational events
Date10 April
Next time10 April 2024 (2024-04-10)
Frequencyannual
First time10 April 2023 (2023-04-10)
Related toConstitution of Pakistan

Constitution Day is celebrated in Pakistan on 10 April to commemorate the adoption of the country's constitution on this day in 1973. It is a national holiday in Pakistan and marks the establishment of the country's democratic governance.[1][2][3]

History

The Constitution of Pakistan, which is the supreme law of the country, provides for a federal parliamentary system with a President as the head of state and a Prime Minister as the head of government. It guarantees fundamental rights to all citizens, including the right to life, liberty, and property, and also includes provisions for the protection of minority rights.

Celebration

The initiative to celebrate Constitution Day was first taken in 2015 by the former Chairman of the Senate, Raza Rabbani.[4] However, it was not until the "Golden Jubilee Convention" in 2023 that the resolution to celebrate Constitution Day on a government/state level was presented by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a joint session of the Parliament. The convention was held to mark the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan.[5][6][7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Constitution at 50". DAWN.COM. 10 April 2023.
  2. ↑ "PID". pid.gov.pk.
  3. ↑ "PM expresses resolve to strength Constitution making country independent". www.radio.gov.pk.
  4. ↑ Khurshid, Mian Nairab (20 April 2018). "The Importance Of Celebrating Constitution Day". Courting The Law.
  5. ↑ Desk, Web (10 April 2023). "April 10 declared as Constitution Day in Pakistan". en.dailypakistan.com.pk.
  6. ↑ "April 10 declared as National Constitution Day". Geo.tv. 10 April 2023.
  7. ↑ "PMs Resolution To Celebrate April 10 As National Constitution Day Adopted: Marriyum". UrduPoint.
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