Constitutional History of Pakistan: Amendments and Failures

Fifth Amendment

Main Features and Effects on Judiciary

  • Chief Justice of Supreme Court:
    • Term of office: 5 years
    • Maximum age: 65 years
    • Pension upon retirement at age 65
    • Cannot be reappointed after serving as Chief Justice
  • Chief Justice of High Court:
    • Term of office: 4 years
    • Maximum age: 62 years
    • Pension upon retirement at age 62
    • Cannot be reappointed after serving as Chief Justice
  • Separate High Courts for Balochistan and Sindh:
    • Established separate High Courts for Balochistan
  • High Courts and Fundamental Rights:
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1. Introduction:
Fundamental rights are the basic rights of the citizens. in the constitution of 1973 the list of fundamental right has been given and it has also been clarified that any law repugnant to these fundamental rights will be considered null and void. every democratic state recognizes the fundamental rights of its citizens.
2. Relevant provisions
Articles 8-28
3. Objective resolution as part of the constitution:

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Aligarh Movement

Introduction:

After 1857, the Muslims emerged as a backward nation; they were illiterate and hopelessly ignorant in every walk of life. Nevertheless, they were economically, politically, socially and to be more exact religiously made the subject of ruthless punishment. In such conditions, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan came forward and tried to help the Muslims come out from such miserable conditions. He guided the Muslims towards the right path and attempted to draw out the Muslims from such

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