Politics of Pakistan

In Pakistan, the type of government is a Federal parliamentary republic. In Pakistan, the legislative power is vested in a Parliament of Pakistan. The head of the government is Mamnoon Hussain. The governmental structure of a country determines the manner in which laws are written, approved, and interpreted. Government type determines the manner in which elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Pakistan lasts until 1 January 2018. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The term of office of the head of state in Pakistan lasts until 01/01/2018. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Pakistan is 3.049. The strength of legal rights index for Pakistan is 3. Overall, it is considered to be rather inadequate - bancrupcy and collateral laws are able to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders to some degree; credit information may be sufficient, but hardly available, or, the oppoiste case, available but not sufficient. In 2013, Pakistan received 2019 million USD in foreign aid. In 2014, the foreign aid amounted to 3507.5 USD.

Government

In Pakistan, the head of the government is Mamnoon Hussain. The government system of Pakistan is a Federal parliamentary republic. In Pakistan, the legislative power is vested in a Parliament of Pakistan; this is a Bicameral legislative body, and therefore a Bicameral Parliament of Pakistan. According to the World Bank Group, the government effectiveness index of Pakistan is -0.75. This indicates that the government of Pakistan is ineffective. Public and civil services are severely handicapped, leading to potential for social and political upheaval.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Pakistan is a member of.

Pakistan is a member of the United Nations (UN). Pakistan is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Pakistan is a member of the International Monetery Fun (IMF). To read more about when Pakistan became a member of these unions and what additional political unions and alliances Pakistan is part of, click on Pakistan membership in international unions.

Freedom in Pakistan

With regard to political and civil freedoms, Pakistan is 2. Citizens in Pakistan experience partial freedom. While the majority of citizens are able to exercise their free will to a certain extent in Pakistan, some political engagement may be limited and certain population groups may be excluded from certain freedoms or expressions. To read more about freedom level in Pakistan click on Freedom in Pakistan.