Article 95 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, outlines the procedure for a vote of no-confidence against the Prime Minister. It requires that such a resolution be moved by not less than twenty percent of the total membership of the National Assembly.
4002
The arrest of a member of a Provincial Assembly must be conducted in accordance with the recommendations of which body?
Under the rules governing the privileges of members of the Provincial Assembly, specific protocols are in place regarding their arrest. The Speaker of the Assembly must be informed, and the arrest process often involves the oversight of a Special Committee of the Provincial Assembly on Ethics to ensure that the legislative functions and privileges of the member are not unduly obstructed.
4003
Which specific clause of Article 58 was amended by the 18th Amendment to limit the President's power to dissolve the National Assembly?
The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, passed in 2010, removed the discretionary power of the President to dissolve the National Assembly unilaterally. Specifically, it repealed Article 58(2)(b), which had previously allowed the President to dissolve the assembly if, in their opinion, the government could not be carried on in accordance with the Constitution. This change shifted the balance of power toward the Parliament.
4004
Before assuming office, before whom must the Governor take the oath?
According to the Third Schedule of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, the Governor of a province is required to take the oath of office before the Chief Justice of the High Court of the province to which they are appointed.
4005
What is the minimum percentage of the total membership of the National Assembly required to move a resolution for a vote of no confidence against the Prime Minister?
Under Article 95 of the Constitution of Pakistan, a resolution for a vote of no confidence against the Prime Minister must be signed by not less than twenty percent of the total membership of the National Assembly to be admissible for consideration.
4006
Under current legal protocols, the arrest of a sitting member of Parliament or a Provincial Assembly requires the consideration of recommendations from which body?
The question refers to the procedural safeguards intended to protect the privilege of legislators. While specific rules vary by jurisdiction, the source indicates that a Special Parliamentary Committee on Ethics is the designated body to review such matters before an arrest can be processed, ensuring that legislative duties are not unduly obstructed by executive action.
4007
Under Article 49 of the 1973 Constitution, who is authorized to act as the President in the event of a vacancy or absence?
Article 49 provides that if the office of the President becomes vacant due to death, resignation, or removal, or if the President is unable to perform their functions, the Chairman of the Senate shall act as the President until a new President is elected.
4008
What was the structural composition of the legislature under the 1956 Constitution?
The 1956 Constitution established a unicameral legislature, meaning the parliament consisted of only one house, the National Assembly. This system was designed to simplify the legislative process during the early years of the state, contrasting with the bicameral system later adopted in the 1973 Constitution.
4009
Which article of the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan governs the composition and constitution of Provincial Assemblies?
Article 106 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, provides the legal framework for the constitution of Provincial Assemblies, detailing the number of seats, the inclusion of reserved seats for women and non-Muslims, and the general structure of these legislative bodies.
4010
According to Article 90 of the 1973 Constitution, in whose name is the executive authority of the Federation exercised?
Article 90 stipulates that the executive authority of the Federation shall be vested in the Federal Government, consisting of the Prime Minister and the Federal Ministers, and shall be exercised in the name of the President.
