President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
صدر مملکت اسلامی جمہوریہ پاکستان | |
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Style | Mr. President (informal) Honourable President or His Excellency |
Type | Head of state (Ceremonial) |
Residence | Aiwan-e-Sadr |
Seat | Islamabad |
Appointer | Electoral College |
Term length | Five years Renewable once |
Constituting instrument | Constitution of Pakistan |
Precursor | Governor General of Pakistan |
Inaugural holder | Iskandar Mirza |
Formation | March 23, 1956 |
Deputy | abolished, Vice President of Pakistan |
Salary | Rs 846,550 per month[1][2] |
Website | President of Pakistan |
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This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Pakistan |
The president of Pakistan (Urdu: صدر, Sadr-e-Mumlikat) is the head of state of Pakistan. Pakistan has a parliamentary form of government. According to the Constitution, the President is chosen by the Electoral College to serve a five-year term. The electoral college is made up of the Senate, National Assembly, and the provincial assemblies.[3]
The position of president in Pakistan has usually been one of a figurehead. That is with real power being given to the Prime Minister. However the power of the president has changed over the years, due to the military changing the role.
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