Prime Minister of Pakistan

The prime minister of Pakistan is the head of government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. This leader helps guide the country and make big decisions. The prime minister is usually chosen by the members of the National Assembly, which is part of the federal parliament. To become prime minister, a person must have support from most members of the National Assembly.

The prime minister leads the executive branch and works with a group of leaders called the cabinet. They help manage the country's state economy, make rules for both internal affairs and foreign policy, and oversee Pakistan's nuclear weapons arsenal. Even though the prime minister has a lot of power, the chief of the army staff often has more influence in Pakistan.

Even though the prime minister is very important, it has been hard for anyone to serve a full five-year term. Sometimes, the country has been led by the military instead of a prime minister. The prime minister still plays a key role in advising the president of Pakistan and helping to keep control over the military leadership.

History

Further information: List of prime ministers of Pakistan

The role of prime minister started when Pakistan was created in 1947. The first prime minister, Liaquat Ali Khan, led until 1951. Over time, the power of the prime minister changed, especially when leaders were removed by others in charge.

In 1962, the prime minister role was removed, and all power went to the president. In 1973, the role was brought back with more power and less control by the president.

After that, the government changed many times. Leaders were sometimes removed by the president or the military. In 2018, Imran Khan became prime minister but was removed by a vote in parliament in 2022. After that, Shehbaz Sharif became prime minister and was re-elected in 2024.

Constitutional law

The president of Pakistan is the head of state, representing the country. The system of government in Pakistan names the prime minister as the chief executive of the Republic.

The prime minister is the head of government and is mainly responsible for running the country. In Pakistan, which has a parliamentary system, the prime minister is usually the leader of the party or group with the most seats in the National Assembly, the lower house of Parliament. The prime minister must be a member of the National Assembly.

The prime minister works mainly in the Prime Minister's Office in Islamabad. After getting support from the National Assembly, the prime minister is invited by the president to take an oath and start the government. The prime minister chooses the members of the Cabinet, who help manage important government departments.

The prime minister also makes some important appointments and has special duties in areas like planning and national security. The prime minister represents Pakistan at international meetings and events.