The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 (Bare Act)

The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 (Bare Act)
By M. Rafiq Butt | The Supreme Law of Pakistan

Every law, court decision, and government action in Pakistan ultimately answers to one document — the supreme law of the land. The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 (Bare Act), compiled by M. Rafiq Butt, provides the complete statutory text of Pakistan's third and current constitution, published by Mansoor Law Book House.

Why This Bare Act is Essential

Passed by the National Assembly in April 1973 and coming into effect that August under the leadership of Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the 1973 Constitution restored parliamentary democracy after a period of political instability and remains Pakistan's foundational legal document. Spanning 280 Articles and several schedules, it establishes a federal parliamentary system with a bicameral legislature, guarantees a comprehensive chapter of fundamental rights, and declares Pakistan an Islamic Republic in which all laws must conform to Islamic injunctions. As a rigid constitution requiring a two-thirds majority for amendment, it has been shaped over time by landmark changes such as the 18th Amendment, and remains the essential starting point for understanding the structure of the state, the separation of powers, and the rights of every citizen.

Key Features & Statutory Coverage

• Complete Constitutional Text: The full text of the Constitution across its 280 Articles and Schedules.
• Fundamental Rights & Principles of Policy: The comprehensive chapter guaranteeing civil liberties including equality before law, freedom of speech, and security of person.
• Federation of Pakistan: Provisions detailing the structure and functions of the executive, legislature, and judiciary.
• Provincial Governance: Provisions on provincial autonomy and the relationship between the Federation and the Provinces.
• Parliamentary Structure: Provisions establishing the bicameral Majlis-e-Shoora, comprising the National Assembly and Senate.
• Islamic Provisions: Provisions declaring Islam the State religion and requiring laws to conform to Islamic principles.
• Durable Hardbound Edition: A sturdy green hardbound cover featuring the national flag, built for regular reference use.

Ideal For:

• Advocates & Constitutional Law Practitioners: An essential daily reference for constitutional petitions and fundamental rights cases.
• Judiciary: A core reference cited in virtually every significant constitutional matter.
• Law Students: A foundational text for LLB coursework on constitutional law.
• Judiciary & Bar Exam Candidates: Extensively tested subject matter in judicial service and bar council examinations.
• Civics Students & Citizens: A valuable resource for understanding the framework of Pakistan's government and one's own constitutional rights.

About the Publisher

Published by Mansoor Law Book House, 2-Katchery Road, Anarkali, Lahore — a well-established Lahore legal publisher whose bare act editions have become a reliable, foundational reference point for Pakistan's students, advocates, and judiciary.