Under Article 186 of the Constitution of Pakistan, who may refer a question of law of public importance to the Supreme Court for its opinion?
Correct answer: A. The President
- A. The President
- B. The Prime Minister
- C. The Chief Justice of Pakistan
- D. The Attorney-General for Pakistan
Explanation
The President may seek the Supreme Court's advisory opinion on a question of law of public importance. This is advisory jurisdiction and is different from the Court's jurisdiction in ordinary litigation.
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