Explanation

• Under Pakistan’s Constitution of 1973, the National Assembly has the principal role in approving federal government expenditure and taxation through the budgetary process.
• Under Article 80, the Federal Government lays the annual budget statement before the National Assembly.
• Under Article 82, demands for grants are submitted to the National Assembly, which may approve or refuse them, but cannot increase a grant.

Last verified on 21-10-2026

Explanation

• Article 232 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, deals with the proclamation of an emergency when the security of Pakistan or a part of it is threatened by war, external aggression, or internal disturbance beyond the control of a provincial government.

Additional information:

• Article 233: Power to suspend certain Fundamental Rights and the right to seek their enforcement through courts during an emergency.
• Article 234: Emergency provisions relating to the failure of constitutional machinery in a province.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

• A Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan retires at the age of 65 years.
• This retirement age was set by the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan (1976).
• Constitutional provision: Article 179 deals with the retirement age of Supreme Court judges.

Additional information:

• High Court judges: The retirement age is 62 years, under Article 195.
• Appointment: Supreme Court judges are appointed by the President in accordance with the Constitution.

Last verified on 13-10-2026

Explanation

• Term: 5 Years
• Total Seats: 336
• General Seats: 266
• Reserved Seats for Women: 60
• Reserved Seats for Non-Muslims (Minorities): 10

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• The 1973 Constitution of Pakistan contains 280 articles.
• It is the current and permanent constitution of Pakistan.
• It came into effect on 14 August 1973.
• It was approved during the government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.
• It provides the basic legal framework of the state.

Additional information:

• 1956 Constitution: 234 articles, 13 parts, 6 schedules
• 1962 Constitution: 250 articles, 12 parts, 3 schedules

Last verified on 11-06-2026