Presidential Powers
The position of President in Pakistan is one of figurehead. Executive powers lie with the Prime Minister. However, at various times in history, often related to military coups and then subsequent return of civilian government, changes in the constitution have altered the powers and privileges associated with the office of the president. For instance, the seventeenth amendment of the constitution, gave the president reserve powers subject to Supreme Court approval or veto. The reserve powers enable the president to dissolve the National Assembly which triggers new elections and therefore dismisses the Prime Minister. This act was drafted by General Pervez Musharraf. In 2010, the reserve powers were revoked by the eighteenth amendment.
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