National Security Council of Pakistan
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The National Security Council is a consultative body that is chaired by the President of Pakistan.
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[edit] Composition
The Council has thirteen members. Besides the President, the other members of the Council are the Prime Minister, the Chairman of the Senate, the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, the Chief Ministers of the Provinces, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) and the Chiefs of Staff of the Pakistan Army, Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force.
[edit] Functions
The Council serves as a forum for consultation for the President and the Government on matters of national security including the sovereignty, integrity, defence, and security of the State and crisis management in general. It may also formulate recommendations to the President and the Government in such matters.
The position of Pakistan's President has traditionally been one of a figurehead, with actual powers lying with the prime minister. The establishment of the Security Council, however, gives large powers to the President and brings the military into the politics of the country.
[edit] History
The National Security Council Act of April 2004 created the current version of the Council.
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