Article 58(2b) of constitution 1973 is about:
Correct answer: C. Power of President to dissolve National Assembly
- A. Power of President to dismiss Army Chief
- B. Power of President to dissolve Provincial Assemblies
- C. Power of President to dissolve National Assembly
- D. Power of President to dissolve Senate
Explanation
Article 58(2)(b), before its repeal, empowered the President to dissolve the National Assembly if constitutional conditions were considered to exist. It did not authorise dissolution of the Senate or provincial assemblies.
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