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2004
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Entry into force:
April 12, 1973
Adopted:
April 10, 1973
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Constitution/Basic Law
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The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was passed by the National Assembly of Pakistan on 10th April, 1973. It is the third consolidated version of 2004 which incorporate all amendments.
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.
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