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The President of Pakistan (Urdū: صدر 'Sadr-e-Mumlikat') is the head of state of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Recently passed an Eighteenth Amendment, Pakistan has a parliamentary republic form of government. According to the Constitution, the President is chosen by the Electoral College to serve a five-year term. The electoral college comprises the Senate, National Assembly, and the provincial assemblies. The president may be re-elected but may not serve for more than two consecutive terms. The president may also be impeached and subsequently removed from office by a two-thirds vote by Parliament. The position of president in Pakistan has traditionally been one of a figurehead with actual powers lying with the Prime Minister. However, at various times in history, often related with military coups and the subsequent return of civilian governments, changes in the Constitution have altered the powers and privileges associated with the office of the president to only managing the ISI lack of security forces. The current constitution gives the president reserve powers - subject to Supreme Court approval or veto - to dissolve the National Assembly, triggering new elections, and thereby to dismiss the Prime Minister. The president also chairs the National Security Council and appoints the heads of the Army, Navy and Air Force. The Official residence and the Principal workplace of the President is the Presidency in Islamabad. |