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The Constitution Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan QUESTION #9354
Question 1
Article 58(1) requires the National Assembly to stand dissolved how long after the Prime Minister advises dissolution?
  • Immediately upon advice
  • Within twenty-four hours
  • At the expiration of forty-eight hours after the PM has so advised✔️
  • Within seventy-two hours
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 58(1) provides that 'the National Assembly shall, unless sooner dissolved, stand dissolved at the expiration of forty-eight hours after the Prime Minister has so advised.' The same rule applies to dissolution of Provincial Assemblies under Article 112(1).