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Pakistani presidency

President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
صدر مملکت اسلامی جمہوریہ پاکستان
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Incumbent
Mamnoon Hussain

since 9 September 2013
Style Mr. President
(informal)
Honourable President
(formal)
His Excellency
(In international correspondence)
Type Head of State
(Ceremonial)
Residence Aiwan-e-Sadar
Seat Islamabad
Appointer Electoral College
Term length Five years
Renewable once
Constituting instrument Constitution of Pakistan
Inaugural holder Iskandar Mirza
(1956-1958)
Formation 23 March 1956
(60 years ago)
Website President of Pakistan

The President of Pakistan (Urdu: صدر مملکت پاکستان‎ — Ṣadr-e Mumlikat-e Pākistān, Urdu pronunciation: [ˌsəd̪ˈr-eː ˈmʊm.lɪˌkət̪-e pɑː.kɪs.t̪ɑːn]), is the ceremonial head of state of Pakistan and a figurehead who represents the "unity of the Republic." The President holds the legal title de jure and is a civilian commander-in-chief of the Pakistan Armed Forces as per the constitution of Pakistan.

This position places its holder in leadership of the nation, and is kept informed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan on all matters of internal and foreign policy, as well as on all legislative proposals. The Constitution of Pakistan vests the President the powers of granting pardons, reprieves, and the control of the military; however, all appointments at higher commands of the military must be made by the President on a "required and necessary" basis, upon consultation and approval from the Prime Minister. In addition, the constitution prohibits the President from exercising the authority of running the government.


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