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The Constitution Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan QUESTION #9371
Question 1
Under Article 17(2), if the Federal Government declares a political party to be operating against the sovereignty or integrity of Pakistan, it must refer the matter to the Federal Constitutional Court within:
  • Immediately
  • Seven days
  • Fifteen days✔️
  • Thirty days
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 17(2) provides that 'the Federal Government shall, within fifteen days of such declaration, refer the matter to the Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan whose decision on such reference shall be final.' The reference is to the FCC (substituted for the Supreme Court by the 27th Amendment 2025).