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The Constitution Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan QUESTION #9378
Question 1
Article 66 grants parliamentary privilege to members for things said or votes given in Parliament. Can this privilege be set aside by presidential order?
  • No, it is absolute
  • Yes, for matters related to national security
  • The President may make orders for safeguarding confidential matters from disclosure, but only in relation to evidence before committees✔️
  • Yes, upon advice of the Prime Minister
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 66(3) provides that any law punishing persons who refuse to give evidence before a committee 'shall have effect subject to such Order for safeguarding confidential matters from disclosure as may be made by the President.' This is a narrow exception only for committee evidence — not for speeches or votes in the House itself.