Pakistan
The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
| Year of current version: | 2004 |
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| Date of entry into force of original text: | April 12, 1973 |
| Date of Text (Adopted): | April 10, 1973 |
| Type of Text: | Constitution / Basic Law |
| Subject Matter: | Other |
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| English | The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan |
| WIPO Lex No.: | PK021 |
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Pakistan's Constitution provides for a parliamentary system of government with the President of Pakistan as head of state and a popularly elected Prime Minister as head of government. Pakistan has a bicameral legislature that consists of the Senate (upper house) and the National Assembly (lower house). Together with the President, the Senate and National Assembly make up a body called the Majlis-e-Shoora (Council of Advisors) or Parliament.
The Constitution does not contain provisions concerning the protection of intellectual property, however, article 24 guarantees the protection of property rights in general.