May 2,
1972 to January 13, 1977
On July 26,
1969, the Chief Martial Law Administrator assigned the Election Commission the
duty of making preparations for the next elections.
The
The CMLA
also promulgated the Legal Framework Order 1970 (PO 2 of 1970)2 providing for constitution of National and
Provincial Assemblies3. The Provincial Assembly of the Punjab
comprising 186 members was constituted as a result of elections held on
December 17, 1970 under the 1970 Order read with LFO (Amendment) Order 1970 (PO
18 of 1970)4.
Due to
political unrest, Indo-Pak war and fall of
Awan who had been
nominated by the Governor to act as such1.
The new
Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973 was passed by the
National Assembly on April 10, 1973; received the assent of the President on
April 11, 1973 and came into force on August 14, 1973. The members made oath
again under this Constitution2.
Under
Article 273(1) of the 1973 Constitution, the Assembly had to complete its life
on August 14, 1977, however, the Governor dissolved it
with effect from January 13, 19773. This Assembly held 329 sittings over 19
sessions with its last session held from November 1, 1976 to November 26, 1976.
This Assembly stayed
for 4 years 8 months and 12 days; and
passed 118 Acts.
The
Second Islamic Summit Conference was held in the
1
2 PLD 1970, Vol-XXII,
Central Statutes, pages 229-244.
3 Articles 4 & 5 read with Schedules I &
II of the said Order.
4 PLD 1970, Vol-XXII, Central Statutes, page
369