Explanation

From 1947 to 1973, Pakistan had a unicameral legislature with only the National Assembly.

The 1973 Constitution introduced a bicameral system, adding the Senate alongside the National Assembly.

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Originally published: April 18, 1985

Author: Ayesha Jalal

Explanation

The first Speaker of the National Assembly was Quid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

Note

Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Moulvi Tamizuddin Khan served as the President of the Constituent Assembly, a role similar to that of the Speaker, as the official title of 'Speaker' had not yet been established at that time.

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List of speakers of the National Assembly of Pakistan

1. Quid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (11-08-1947 to 11-09-1948)
   
2. Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan (1948–1954)
3. Abdul Wahab Khan (1955–1958)
4. Muhammad Ibrahim Khan (1962–1965)
5. Abdul Jabbar Khan (1965–1969)
6. Sahibzada Farooq Ali (1973–1977)
7. Malik Meraj Khalid (1977–1977)
8. Fazal Elahi Chaudhry (1972–1973)
9. Syed Fakhar Imam (1985–1986)
10. Hamid Nasir Chattha (1986–1988)
11. Malik Anwar Ali Noon (1988–1988)
12. Gohar Ayub Khan (1990–1993)
13. Yusuf Raza Gillani (1993–1997)
14. Elahi Bux Soomro (1997–2001)
15. Chaudhry Amir Hussain (2002–2008)
16. Fahmida Mirza (2008–2013)
17. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq (2013–2015, 2015–2018)
18. Asad Qaiser (2018–2022)
19. Raja Pervaiz Ashraf (2022–2024)
20. Sardar Ayaz Sadiq (2024 to till date)

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Islamabad officially became the capital of Pakistan on 14 August 1967.

Ayoub Khan made Islamabad the capital of Pakistan

The area of Islamabad before its declaration as the capital of Pakistan was known as Raj Shahi.

Islamabad is the country's ninth-most populous city, with a population of over 1.2 million people

Constructed 1960

Postcode 44000

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Explanation

The labor judiciary in Pakistan includes:

• Local Labour Courts
• Labour Appellate Tribunals
• The National Industrial Relations Commission

These handle labor-related disputes and issues.

Explanation

A strike or lockout is illegal in Pakistan if it is:

• Commenced without notice
• Continued despite prohibition orders
• During the period when a settlement or award is in effect

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In Pakistan, "Collective Bargaining" is legal under the Industrial Relations Act.

It allowing workers to negotiate terms with employers through their representative unions.

Explanation

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the UN agency responsible for dealing with labor issues at the international level.

Including setting labor standards and promoting workers' rights.

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Applications for the registration of a trade union in Pakistan are to be submitted to the Registrar of Trade Unions.

He is responsible for overseeing the registration process.

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Article 17 of Pakistan's Constitution specifically allows every citizen to form associations or unions.

It ensuring the right to assemble and organize.