Provincial Assemblies | MCQs

Explanation

Explanation

Provincial elections were held in the winter of 1945-1946.

Of the total of 1585 seats,

Congress won 923 (58.23%) and

the All-India Muslim League won 425 seats (26.81% of the total),

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Explanation

The Council of Common Interest (CCI) is a constitutional body in Pakistan,

Established under Article 153 of the Constitution.

Formed: 1973

Headquarters: Islamabad

Its members include:

• The Prime Minister (Chairman)
• Chief Ministers of the Provinces
• Three members nominated by the Prime Minister from the Federal Government

Until 2010 the body worked under Cabinet Division

After the passing of the 18th amendment the body was transferred to the Ministry of Inter Provincial Coordination on 4 March 2010.

Explanation

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan, who happens to be the only declared billionaire in the province`s legislature, is also the wealthiest MPA in the country, with the worth of his total assets coming to Rs2.38 billion.

According to statements of assets of members of the provincial assemblies (MPAs) for the financial year ending on June 30, 2019, Mr Khan, who was elected from PK-09 (Swat), owns agricultural property worth Rs2.33bn and has Rs40 million in cash and Rs7.7m in two bank accounts.
However, he owns no car.