Here's an overview of the federal structure of Pakistan under its legal system:
*Federal Structure*
1. *Federal Government*: The federal government is responsible for matters such as
defense, foreign affairs, commerce, and currency.
2. *Provincial Governments*: Pakistan has four provinces: Punjab, Sindh, Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan. Each province has its own government, responsible for
matters like education, healthcare, infrastructure, and law and order.
3. *Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA)*: Although FATA has been merged with
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, some areas still have special administrative
arrangements.
4. *Federal Territories*: Islamabad, the capital city, is a federal territory.
5. *Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB)*: These two regions have
special autonomous status and are governed by their own laws and administrations.
*Distribution of Legislative Powers*
1. *Federal Legislative List*: The federal government has exclusive power to
legislate on matters such as defense, foreign affairs, and commerce.
2. *Provincial Legislative List*: Provincial governments have exclusive power to
legislate on matters such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
3. *Concurrent Legislative List*: Both federal and provincial governments have the
power to legislate on matters such as taxation, labor laws, and environmental
protection.
*Sources*
1. Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (1973)
2. Pakistan Government's Official Website
3. Supreme Court of Pakistan's Official Website
