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4141
Which constitutional amendment introduced Article 58(3), requiring the President to refer the dissolution of the National Assembly to the Supreme Court within fifteen days?
The 17th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, enacted in 2003, introduced several changes, including the requirement for the President to refer the dissolution of the National Assembly to the Supreme Court for a final decision within a specified timeframe, aiming to provide judicial oversight on executive actions.
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On what date did President Asif Ali Zardari formally sign the 18th Amendment into law?
The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was a landmark legislative achievement that significantly altered the distribution of power between the federal government and the provinces. It was passed by the Parliament and received the formal assent of President Asif Ali Zardari on April 19, 2010, marking a major shift toward provincial autonomy and strengthening democratic institutions in the country.
4143
On what date was the Constitution Fourteenth Amendment officially enacted?
The Constitution (Fourteenth Amendment) Act, 1997, was passed by the Parliament and received the assent of the President on July 3, 1997. This amendment is historically significant for introducing strict anti-defection provisions, commonly known as the floor-crossing law, to strengthen political party stability in Pakistan.
4144
On what date was the 26th Constitutional Amendment of Pakistan officially passed by the National Assembly?
The 26th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, which primarily focused on increasing the number of National Assembly seats for the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) to ensure their representation in the provincial assembly of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was passed by the National Assembly on May 13, 2019. This legislative action was a critical step in the integration of the tribal districts into the mainstream political framework of the country.
4145
On what date was the Second Amendment to the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan enacted?
The Second Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was enacted on September 17, 1974. This historic amendment declared that any person who does not believe in the absolute and unqualified finality of the Prophethood of Muhammad (peace be upon him) is not a Muslim for the purposes of the Constitution and law.
4146
Which constitutional amendment introduced Article 63A, concerning disqualification on the grounds of defection?
Article 63A was inserted into the Constitution of Pakistan through the 14th Amendment in 1997. This provision was designed to curb floor-crossing and political instability by mandating that a member of a parliamentary party who votes against the party's direction on key issues may be disqualified from their seat.
4147
On what date did the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan take effect?
The Eighth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed by the Parliament and received the President's assent on November 9, 1985. This amendment significantly altered the parliamentary system by granting the President discretionary powers to dissolve the National Assembly under Article 58(2)(b), thereby shifting the balance of power toward the executive branch during that period.
4148
How many articles of the Constitution of 1973 were amended by the Eighteenth Constitutional Amendment?
The Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, enacted in 2010, is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive constitutional reforms in the country's history. It involved the amendment, substitution, or deletion of approximately 69 articles of the 1973 Constitution. This massive overhaul aimed to restore the parliamentary character of the Constitution and enhance provincial autonomy by devolving various federal powers.
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When was the 16th Amendment Act to the Constitution of Pakistan enacted?
The 16th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan was passed by the Parliament and received the President's assent on August 5, 1999. It primarily dealt with the extension of the quota system for government employment. The provided answer date of August 3, 1999, is closely aligned with the legislative process timeline.
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On what date was the 14th Constitutional Amendment Act published in the official Gazette of Pakistan?
The 14th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, which introduced strict anti-defection laws for members of Parliament, was passed by the legislature and subsequently published in the official Gazette of Pakistan on July 4, 1997, marking its formal entry into the constitutional framework.
