Explanation

Article 184 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, provides for the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction in two distinct scenarios. 

It empowers the Court to act directly without lower court proceedings.

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Article 4 of the Constitution of Pakistan (right of individuals to be dealt with in accordance with law) cannot be suspended even during an emergency under Article 233(1).

This protects the rule of law and basic rights in all circumstances.

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Article 58(1) of the Constitution 1973 empowers the President to dissolve the National Assembly only on the advice of the Prime Minister.

This ensures that dissolution is exercised through democratic advice, not unilateral presidential power.

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The Prime Minister of Pakistan is the Chairman of the Council of Common Interests (CCI).

The CCI is a constitutional body established under Article 153 of the 1973 Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

The CCI's other members are:

• The four Provincial Chief Ministers
• Three members nominated by the Prime Minister, usually Cabinet members

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The expenditure of the National Assembly and Senate of Pakistan within authorized appropriation shall be controlled by the National Assembly or, as the case may be, the Senate, on the advice of its Finance Committee.

This is stated in Article 88 of the Constitution of Pakistan.

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Article 24 of the 1973 Constitution protects citizens from deprivation of property except by law.

It is categorized under Fundamental Rights in Part II, Chapter 1 of the Constitution.

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The President is the head of state of Pakistan.

Article 176 of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973 states that the number of Supreme Court judges, until fixed by Act of Majlis-e-Shoora, shall be determined by the President of Pakistan.

The Chief Justice of Pakistan is appointed separately, while the President decides the total strength of judges until Parliament legislates otherwise.

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Article 75(3) states that when the President assents or is deemed to have assented to a Bill, it becomes law.

After assent, it is formally called an Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament).

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Article 40 directs Pakistan’s foreign policy to preserve and strengthen fraternal ties with Muslim countries, reflecting Islamic solidarity.

It also emphasizes cooperation with Asia, Africa, and Latin America, while promoting peaceful international dispute resolution.

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Article 53(1) states that the National Assembly must elect its Speaker and Deputy Speaker at its very first meeting, before taking up anything else.

This ensures that the Assembly has proper presiding officers to conduct further proceedings in a lawful manner.