Pakistan curbs presidential powers
Posted by admin . Published on 08 April 2010, Received
The parliament of Pakistan has voted unanimously in favour of measures which limit key presidential powers.
The measures transfer certain powers from the office of the president to the prime minister and take away his power to dismiss elected governments.
Supporters say the legislation will strengthen parliamentary democracy, weakened by periods of military rule.
The bill was approved unanimously by Pakistan’s National Assembly. It now needs approval from the upper house.
