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The Constitution Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan QUESTION #9372
Question 1
A person convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude and sentenced to imprisonment for not less than two years is disqualified from parliamentary membership under Article 63(1)(h). When does this disqualification end?
  • After completing the sentence
  • Five years after release from imprisonment✔️
  • Two years after release
  • Permanently
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 63(1)(h) disqualifies a person who has been convicted for an offence involving moral turpitude and sentenced to not less than two years imprisonment, 'unless a period of five years has elapsed since his release.' Both the nature of the offence (moral turpitude) and the minimum sentence threshold (2 years) must be met.