National Assembly | MCQs

Explanation

Muhammad Khan Junejo was the first prime minister in the parliamentary history of the country to receive a vote of confidence from the National Assembly, which he received on March 24, 1985, under General Zia-ul-Haq's Revival of Constitution of 1973 Order (RCO),

In fact, under the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution, all prime ministers of Pakistan, from 1985 to 2008, received a vote of confidence from the National Assembly. These included the late Benazir Bhutto, Nawaz Sharif, Mir Zafarullah Jamali, Chaudhry Shujaat, Shaukat Aziz, and Yousuf Raza Gilani

In 2009, the 18th Amendment removed the provision for a vote of confidence from the Constitution.

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The National Assembly shall meet on the Twenty-First day following the day on which a general election to the Assembly is held, unless sooner summoned by the President.

This rule ensures the Assembly convenes promptly to begin its legislative work.

This is according to Article 224 of the Constitution of Pakistan.

Explanation

General Seats in National Assembly

Punjab: 141

Sindh: 61

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 45

Balochistan: 16

Islamabad: 3

Total general seats in NA: 266

Explanation

• President officer of the National assembly of Pakistan is called the speaker
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• The Speaker of the House is the presiding officer of the National Assembly. The speaker is assisted by the Deputy Speaker.
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• The first Speaker/President of the National Assembly of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  
• The current Speaker and Deputy Speaker are Raja Pervaiz Ashraf (PPP) and, Zahid Akram Durrani (MMA) respectively.
  

Explanation

The National Assembly of the parliament consists of 336 members old was 342 reducing KPK from 61 to 55.

National Assembly is the lower  house of parliament 

Senate is the Upper house of parliament 

According to Article 51 (1) and 3(a) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Article 51. (1) There shall be [three hundred and thirty-six] seats for members in the National Assembly, including seats reserved for women and non-Muslims.

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Explanation

National Assembly is lower  house of parliament 

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Explanation

General Seats in National Assembly

Punjab: 141

Sindh: 61

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: 45

Balochistan: 16

Islamabad: 3

Total general seats in NA: 266

Explanation

Sardar Ayaz Sadiq is the current speaker of National Assembly of Pakistan.

Predecessor: Raja Parvez Ashraf 

Appointing date: 01 March 2024

Party name: PML-N

Explanation

As per constitution of 1962, president was the Chief Executive of Pakistan.