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The Constitution Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan QUESTION #9385
Question 1
Article 45 grants the President power to pardon. Which of the following statements about this power is constitutionally accurate?
  • The power extends only to Federal offences
  • The President may grant pardon even before conviction
  • The power applies to sentences passed by any court, tribunal or other authority✔️
  • Parliament can transfer this power to a court
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 45 provides: 'The President shall have power to grant pardon, reprieve and respite, and to remit, suspend or commute any sentence passed by any court, tribunal or other authority.' The scope is broad — 'any court, tribunal or other authority' — and is not limited to post-conviction stages or federal offences.