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○ Equality before law
Thesecould be suspended only in times of emergency.
Both Urdu and Bengali were declared as national languages, reflecting
equality between East and West Pakistan.
It was the first successful attempt to frame a permanent constitution for
Pakistan.
Introduced Islamic democracy — a blend of Western parliamentary
democracy and Islamic principles.
Marked the first time Pakistan was officially titled “The Islamic Republic
of Pakistan.”
Although short-lived, it provided the basis for later constitutions
(especially the 1973 Constitution).
Equal representation caused resentment in East Pakistan, which had a
larger population.
The unicameral system gave limited provincial representation.
Political instability continued due to weak party structures and frequent
changes of government.
On 7 October 1958, President Iskander Mirza abrogated (cancelled)
the Constitution and imposed Martial Law, ending the parliamentary
system.
12. National Languages
Significance
Weaknesses and Problems