Explanation

The province of NWFP (North-West Frontier Province) was renamed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 19, 2010.

It following the 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, with 90 votes in favor.

NWFP was established in 1901.

At the time of Pakistan's independence in 1947, the Indian National Congress was a significant political party in NWFP.

Explanation

FATA was merged with KPK in May 2018.

FATA stands for Federally Administered Tribal Areas

FATA was merged with KPK under 25th amendment. 

After the merger of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas with KPK,

FATA seats were abolished and there will be no election on 4 of the 8 seats.

The rest of the 4 seats will also not be renewed in 2024.

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Explanation

25^th Amendments     

Merges Federally Administered Tribal Areas with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.                     

Enactment date 31 May 2018

26^th Amendments

The seats of tribal districts in the National Assembly of Pakistan will be retained at 12 while their seats in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly have been increased to 24 from 16.     

Enactment date 13 May 2019

Explanation

In 2010, Article 10-A was inserted in the Constitution by the 18th Amendment and reads as follows:

 Right to fair trial:

For the determination of his civil rights and obligations or in any criminal charge against him a person shall be entitled to a fair trial and due process.

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Explanation

The 8th Constitutional Amendment, adopted by the Pakistani Parliament in November 1985.

It introduced Article 58(2)(b), granting the President discretionary powers to dissolve the National Assembly.

This amendment allowed the President to unilaterally dissolve the assembly and elected governments.

Explanation

Article 25-A of the Constitution of Pakistan obligates the state to provide free and compulsory education to children aged 5 to 16 years.

This article ensures that every child has access to education as a fundamental right.

Explanation

The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed by the National Assembly on April 8, 2010, and by the Senate on April 15, 2010.

It became law after President Asif Ali Zardari signed it on April 19, 2010.

This amendment revoked the President's authority to dissolve Parliament.

It resulted in 23 out of 26 proposed amendments being enacted, while three did not succeed.

Explanation

Explanation

 Under the 1973 Constitution, Pakistan adopted a bicameral system at the centre, called “The Parliament”, composing the President, the National Assembly, and the Senate.

Explanation

Three were not passed by the parliament as the three amendments collapsed