A short note says “1973 Constitution’s basic religious membership definition for constitutional purposes was tightened in the mid-1970s.” Which amendment is most directly associated with that controversial constitutional move?
Q1. A short note says “1973 Constitution’s basic religious membership definition for constitutional purposes was tightened in the mid-1970s.” Which amendment is most directly associated with that controversial constitutional move?
Answer: The Second Amendment Act 1974
Explanation: The Second Amendment to the 1973 Constitution, passed in September 1974, declared Ahmadis (Qadianis and Lahoris) to be non-Muslims for constitutional and legal purposes — one of the most controversial constitutional changes in Pakistan's history. This amendment was championed by Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto under pressure from Islamic parties and a parliamentary resolution.