It is interesting to examine the constitution of the state of Pakistan, specifically because of the various amendments made to it. Typically, constitutions are meant to be adaptable and remain relevant through changing political conditions within a country. This is evidently not the case with Pakistan. Since 1947, Pakistan suffered a number of weak constitutions which were ultimately abolished. The current Pakistani constitution, also known as the 1973 Constitution has been amended 21 times. This highlights the fact that the Pakistani constitution is not wide in its scope and lacks reliability. The US constitution, on the other hand, has been an ideal one ever since it was ratified in 1787.
The problem lies not simply with the current political scenario in Pakistan but also in the fact that during the time of its formulation many issues were not covered in the Constitution. Pakistan currently does not have a strong constitution but perhaps in time we will develop one which is comprehensive.
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I agree with all the points you've made regarding the weakness of Pakistani constitution. However I think that the major problem lies in its implementation. Although the constitution is there, but its being greatly violated and misused through out and most importantly, not implemented at all!
Rather than to say it weak, the constitution's articles are manipulated and distorted for the sake of the interest of ruling parties which leads to higher number of amendments. So there is need of law which allows these amendments in certain cases because constitution has the legitimized authority which should be respected.
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