According to the article 45 of constitution, who possess the constitutional right to pardon a death row defendant ?
Correct answer: C. President of Pakistan
- A. Chief Justice of Pakistan
- B. Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan
- C. President of Pakistan
- D. Prime Minister of Pakistan
Explanation
Article 45 of the Constitution gives the President authority to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions in certain cases, including death sentences. This power belongs to the President, not the courts, army chief or Prime Minister.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
About Politics and Government
Pakistan’s political system, constitutional offices and government structure are covered through the roles of the President, Prime Minister, Parliament, provincial governments and the Election Commission. Key developments include elections, political parties, legislation, constitutional amendments, coalition changes and major decisions in federal and provincial governance.
Practise Politics and Government
2,267 free Politics and Government MCQs from Pakistan Current Affairs, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Pakistan Current Affairs questions like this
Pakistan Current Affairs is on 80 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Politics and Government questions
Which of the following respected Judge is not member of Special Court in General Musharif's High Treason case ?
Former Military ruler Retired Gen Pervez Musharraf currently residing in Dubai, UAE. He left Pakistan on account of medical treatment in_______?
Three member Special Court in Musharif's High Treason case headed by_________?
Special Court announced the death sentence of General Parvaiz Musharif on 17 December 2019, consisted on how many judges ?
When (Rtd) General Pervaiz Musharraf takes oath as a civilian president?
According to High Treason (Punishment) Act 1973, the punishment for High Treason is ?