India’s Political Landscape: Foreign Relations, Emergency Controversies, and Coalition Politics
India’s Foreign Relations with Pakistan
A Complex History
India and Pakistan share a turbulent history marked by conflicts, territorial disputes, and occasional attempts at reconciliation. The partition of British India in 1947 created these separate nations, leading to ongoing tensions, particularly over the Kashmir region.
Conflicts and Diplomatic Efforts
The Kashmir issue has fueled several wars and skirmishes. Despite these challenges, diplomatic initiatives like the Shimla Agreement and Lahore
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Legislation in Pakistan
The Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament), consisting of the National Assembly, Senate, and President, holds the primary responsibility for legislation in Pakistan.
Types of Bills
There are four main types of bills:
- Government Bills: Introduced by a minister and passed by a simple majority.
- Private Member’s Bills: Introduced by any member of Parliament and passed by a simple majority.
- Constitution Amendment Bills: Require a two-thirds majority vote in both Houses to amend the Constitution.
Key Features of the 1956 and 1962 Constitutions of Pakistan
Key Features of the 1962 Constitution of Pakistan
Salient Features:
Trademark Registration in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Guide
What is a Trademark?
The Trade Marks Ordinance 2001 defines a trademark as any mark capable of being represented graphically that can distinguish the goods or services of one undertaking from those of other undertakings. A sign can include a letter, word, name (including personal name), signature, figurative element, numeral, device, brand, heading, label, ticket, aspect of packing, shape, color, sound, or any combination of these features.
Essential Features of a Trademark
- Distinctiveness: It must
Pakistan’s Interim Constitution of 1972: A Bridge to Democracy
Pakistan’s Interim Constitution of 1972
A Bridge to Democracy
The Interim Constitution of 1972 was a provisional document adopted by the National Assembly of Pakistan on April 17th and enforced on April 21st, 1972. It served as a guideline for the country’s administration until the permanent Constitution of 1973 came into effect on August 14th, 1972.
Background
Following the 1971 war and the resignation of President Yahya Khan, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto assumed power amidst a state of emergency. While Bhutto
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