In accordance with the 1949 Geneva Convention, PRCS as the National Red Crescent Society was officially recognized as a voluntary aid society, auxiliary to the public authorities in the humanitarian field to carry out its activities in the country. In relation to the public authorities-the Pakistan Red Crescent Society maintains an autonomy that allows it to act at all times in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the Movement. The National Society is a legally constituted body and the public authorities recognize and respect the adherence by the National Society to the Fundamental Principles.

A Constitution Review process, which is the foundation of a change process, has been initiated under the "Guidance for National Societies Statutes" issued by IFRC. The main objective of this review is to develop a unified and comprehensive constitution for PRCS. Guidelines have been developed by the IFRC secretariat with the consultation and help of the Movement Partners and adopted by the Governing Board of IFRC at its First Session in May 2000. PRCS, being a member of IFRC, also participated in the process and committed to follow these guidelines.

PRCS Constitution Review was initiated in the year 2002 and is a participatory and consultative process aimed to make PRCS more democratic, organized, unified, efficient and make the role of Governance and Management clearly demarcated and distinguishable. Members from the Managing Body, Chief Executive, Chairpersons, Members from Branch Committees, Secretary General PRCS and Provincial Secretaries from all Provincial Branches have actively participated in this process. Head of Delegations, IFRC and ICRC in Pakistan were also involved in the discussions as observers.The First PRCS Constitution Revision Workshop was held at PRCS NHQ Islamabad.