Pakistan is an Islamic Republic.
It has four provinces; Balochistan, North West Frontier
(NWFP), Punjab and Sindh. In addition to provinces, are the
Federally Administered Northern Areas (FANA) and Federally
Administered Tribal Areas. Pakistan has a federal structure.
Parliament consists of the National Assembly and the
Senate.
Members of the National Assembly
are directly elected on adult franchise basis and their term
of office is 05 years. The National Assembly determines the
major policy issues and passes annual budget and legislation.
It elects the Prime Minister from among its members. The Prime
Minister forms his/her cabinet from among members of the
National Assembly and the Senate. Provinces have their own
elected legislative assemblies and Chief Ministers. Majority
of the members of the Senate are elected by the Provincial
Assemblies.Note Please:For the current Government Structure,
Please Visit http://www.pak.gov.pk/.
