Constitution of Pakistan

The Constitution of Pakistan 1973 originally established the Senate with 45 seats. Over time, the number of seats was increased, and currently, the Senate has 100 seats as per the Constitution and subsequent amendments. The commonly accepted and referenced number in the 1973 Constitution context is 100 seats, making option D (100 Seats) the correct answer.

The Independence Act of 1947 was the first document that set the pace for the constitution-making process in Pakistan by legally partitioning British India and creating Pakistan as a separate state. The Objectives Resolution came later as a guiding principle for the constitution, not as the initial document.

The Constitution of 1962 in Pakistan established a presidential system of government. It abolished the office of the Prime Minister and vested almost all executive powers in the President. The President was the head of state and government, appointed the Council of Ministers, controlled the provincial governors, had supreme command of the armed forces, and had significant legislative powers including summoning, proroguing, and dissolving the National Assembly. Therefore, the Constitution of 1962 gave more power to the President, not the Prime Minister.

The tenure of both the National Assembly and Provincial Assemblies in Pakistan is five years, as per the Constitution of Pakistan, unless dissolved earlier.

According to the Constitution of Pakistan, the Prime Minister submits his resignation to the President. This is the formal procedure for resignation of the Prime Minister.

The Objective Resolution was presented in the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan on March 7, 1949, by A.K. Fazlul Huq, not Liaqat Ali Khan. This resolution laid down the guiding principles for the future constitution of Pakistan.

The Constitution of Pakistan 1973 was promulgated on 12 April 1973, making option B the correct answer. August 14, 1973, is Pakistan's Independence Day, not the constitution promulgation date.

The Constitution of Pakistan 1973 was authenticated by the President on 14 April 1973, which is the official date it was promulgated and came into effect.

The Constitution of Pakistan 1973 was unanimously passed by the National Assembly on 14 April 1973, making option C the correct answer.

The Objective Resolution of March 12, 1949, is considered the Magna Carta of Pakistan's constitutional history because it laid down the foundational principles for the constitution, emphasizing sovereignty of Allah and democratic governance. This resolution guided the framing of Pakistan's constitution and its ideological basis.

The main difficulty that delayed constitution making in Pakistan was the disagreement over the distribution of powers between the Federal and Provincial Governments, which caused prolonged debates and conflicts among political leaders.

In Pakistan, the Chairman of the Senate serves as the Acting Prime Minister in the absence of the Prime Minister, as per constitutional provisions. The Speaker of the National Assembly does not assume this role.

Muhammad Ali Bogra's formula was presented to the Constituent Assembly on March 7, 1952, proposing a framework for Pakistan's constitution. This date is historically documented as the presentation day of his formula.

The Constitution of Pakistan was adopted and came into effect on March 23, 1973. This date is significant as it marks the formal establishment of the constitution that governs Pakistan.

The Eighteenth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan includes a total of 41 amendments, which have amended, substituted, added, or deleted various provisions of the Constitution. This is a well-documented fact in Pakistani constitutional history.

The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, passed in 2016, relates to the establishment of military courts (Pak Army Trial Courts) for speedy trial of terrorism-related cases. It does not pertain to the powers of Election Commission members, NRO, or remain unmade.

In the Nusrat Bhutto case, the Supreme Court of Pakistan applied the Doctrine of Necessity to validate the actions taken by the military regime, establishing that under certain circumstances, unconstitutional acts may be temporarily accepted to restore order.

As of 2026, the Constitution of Pakistan (1973) has been amended a total of 27 times. The 26th Amendment was passed recently in 2024, and the 27th Amendment was passed in 2025. Since the question asks for the total number of amendments passed by the Parliament, the closest and most accurate option given is 26 (option D). The 27th amendment is very recent and may not be reflected in all sources yet, but the question and options align best with 26 amendments passed. Therefore, option D remains correct with updated context.

According to the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the minimum voting age is 18 years. This is confirmed by the Constitution itself and the Election Commission of Pakistan's laws and orders. The original voting age was 21 in earlier laws, but the 1973 Constitution and subsequent amendments set it at 18 years. Therefore, option B (18) is the correct answer.

Pakistan's Constitution does not specifically mention a 'clean environment' in Articles 7A, 8A, or 9A. Therefore, the correct answer is 'None of these' as none of the listed articles address environmental cleanliness directly.

The 1962 Constitution of Pakistan introduced a Presidential system of government, replacing the earlier parliamentary system. This system centralized executive power in the President.

The Objective Resolution was presented by Liaquat Ali Khan in the Constituent Assembly on February 7, 1949, marking a significant step in Pakistan's constitutional development.

The petition in the Nusrat Bhutto case was filed under Article 199 of the Constitution of Pakistan, which empowers the High Courts to issue certain writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights and for other purposes.

The Constitution of Pakistan promulgated in 1973 explicitly declared Islam as the state religion. Earlier constitutions did not explicitly state this, making 1973 the correct answer.

Article 244 of the Constitution of Pakistan restricts the High Courts from questioning the actions of the Armed Forces in aid of civil power, effectively limiting judicial review under certain circumstances. The other articles listed do not pertain to this restriction.