General Knowledge

The electoral college for the presidential election in Pakistan consists of members of the Provincial Assemblies, Senate, and National Assembly. The general public does not participate directly in the presidential election, so they are excluded from the electoral college.

During Asif Ali Zardari's first term as President of Pakistan, his government notably worked on strengthening relations with both the United States and China, key strategic partners for Pakistan. Relations with Israel were not officially established, and ties with India and Afghanistan were complex but not exclusively strengthened.

In Pakistan's parliamentary system, the President acts on the advice of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet, as the President's role is largely ceremonial and bound by this constitutional convention.

As of 2026, the President of Pakistan is Asif Ali Zardari, who took office in March 2024. Pakistan operates as a federal parliamentary republic with a civilian democratic setup. The President is a largely ceremonial head of state, while executive power rests with the Prime Minister and the elected parliament. This reflects a civilian democratic government rather than military rule or a purely unitary system.

General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq served as Pakistan's military ruler and President for about 11 years (1977-1988), making him the longest-serving military ruler and President in Pakistan's history. The other options served shorter terms.

Asif Ali Zardari was born on 21 April 1951, making option B the correct answer. This is a well-documented fact in public records and biographies.

The Constitution of Pakistan specifies that the President's term is seven years. This is a fixed term as per the constitutional provisions.

The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan originally envisaged the President as the executive head of state, holding significant powers, including executive authority, rather than a ceremonial role.

Punjab province has produced the maximum number of Presidents of Pakistan compared to other provinces, making it the correct answer.

According to the Constitution of Pakistan, the Speaker of the National Assembly administers the oath to the President only if the Chief Justice of Pakistan is unavailable. Otherwise, the Chief Justice normally administers the oath.