The Corruption Perceptions Index, published by Transparency International, is a standardized governance metric that ranks countries based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be.
Article 90 of the Constitution stipulates that the executive authority of the Federation shall be exercised in the name of the President by the Federal Government, consisting of the Prime Minister and the Federal Ministers.
The 18th Constitutional Amendment introduced a structural shift in the judicial appointment process by establishing the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, thereby modifying the mechanism of judicial review and appointment.
The Federal Public Service Commission is the constitutional body mandated under the Constitution of Pakistan to conduct examinations for recruitment to the All-Pakistan Services and federal posts.
The Chief Justice of Pakistan acts as the Chairman of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan, a body central to the mechanism of judicial appointments and the maintenance of judicial independence.
The Doctrine of Separation of Powers provides the conceptual framework for judicial review, allowing the judiciary to ensure that the executive branch operates within the limits of its constitutional authority.
Under Article 48 of the Constitution of Pakistan, if the President returns advice to the Prime Minister for reconsideration, the President must act on the reconsidered advice within:
The proviso to Article 48(1) stipulates that if the President returns advice for reconsideration, they are constitutionally bound to act on the advice tendered after such reconsideration within ten days.
Which article of the Constitution of Pakistan mandates that the President shall act in accordance with the advice of the Cabinet or the Prime Minister?
Article 48 of the Constitution of Pakistan establishes the constitutional mechanism requiring the President to act on the advice of the Cabinet or the Prime Minister, ensuring executive authority is exercised through the elected head of government.
The Interim Constitution Act 1974 serves as the foundational legal document that establishes the governance structure, distribution of powers, and the framework for the executive and legislative branches in AJK.
The President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir acts as the constitutional head of the region and serves as the representative of the federal government, performing functions defined under the Interim Constitution Act 1974.
