Who becomes the acting President , once the Presidential seat gets vacant in Pakistan?
Correct answer: B. Chairman of Senate
- A. As per decision of Federal Government
- B. Chairman of Senate
- C. Speaker of National Assembly
- D. Through polling in Parliament
Explanation
Under Article 49 of the Constitution, the Chairman of the Senate acts as President when the presidential office becomes vacant, until a new President is elected. The Speaker of the National Assembly acts only if both the President and Chairman of Senate are unavailable.
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