Constituent Assembly of Pakistan
Constituent Assembly of Pakistan | |
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Seal of the Constituent Assembly | |
| Type | |
| Type | |
| History | |
| Founded | 10 August 1947 |
| Disbanded | 23 March 1956 |
| Preceded by | Constituent Assembly of India |
| Succeeded by | National Assembly of Pakistan |
| Leadership | |
President | |
Leader of the House | |
Leader of the Opposition | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 72 |
Political groups | Government (50)
Opposition (12)
Others (10)
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| Elections | |
First election | July 1947 |
Last election | 21 June 1955 |
| Meeting place | |
| Sindh Assembly building, Karachi | |
The Constituent Assembly of Pakistan was the supreme federal legislature of the Dominion of Pakistan. It was established in August 1947 with the primary tasks of framing a constitution; and serving as an interim parliament. It was officially dissolved on 23 March 1956 and succeeded by the Parliament of Pakistan when the first Pakistani constitution was promulgated.