Legal Framework Order

The Legal Framework Order (LFO) was a set of laws promulgated by President Yahya Khan of Pakistan in 1970. It served as the provisional constitution of Pakistan and outlined the framework for general elections. The LFO stipulated that the National Assembly would have the power to make or amend any provision of the constitution, but it also included a clause that any amendment would require the President's assent. This provision was later a point of contention, as it was seen by some as a way for the President to retain ultimate control over the constitution-making process. The LFO was a significant document in Pakistan's political history, preceding the 1970 general elections which ultimately led to the secession of East Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh.12