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2881. Former Military ruler Retired Gen Pervez Musharraf currently residing in Dubai, UAE. He left Pakistan on account of medical treatment in_______?
- A. March 2013
- B. July 2007
- C. March 2016
- D. July 2014Election Officer Mcqs
Explanation: Pervez Musharraf left Pakistan for medical treatment in Dubai in March 2016 after the government removed his travel restrictions. The 2013 date refers to an earlier period when he returned to Pakistan.
Correct answer: March 20162882. Which of the following respected Judge is not member of Special Court in General Musharif's High Treason case ?
- A. Chief Justice Waqar Ahmed Seth
- B. Chief Justice Athar Minallah
- C. Justice Nazar Akbar
- D. Justice Shahid Karim
Explanation: The Special Court comprised Waqar Ahmed Seth, Nazar Akbar and Shahid Karim. Justice Athar Minallah was not a member of that three-judge bench.
Correct answer: Chief Justice Athar Minallah2883. According to the article 45 of constitution, who possess the constitutional right to pardon a death row defendant ?
- 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.
Correct answer: President of Pakistan2884. Special Court announced the death sentence of General Parvaiz Musharif on 17 December 2019, consisted on how many judges ?
- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. 5
Explanation: The Special Court that announced the verdict against Musharraf consisted of three judges. Its bench was headed by Justice Waqar Ahmed Seth.
Correct answer: 32885. When (Rtd) General Pervaiz Musharraf takes oath as a civilian president?
- A. 19 November, 2007
- B. 29 November, 2007
- C. 3 December, 2007
- D. 11 December, 2007
Explanation: After relinquishing his army uniform, Pervez Musharraf took oath as a civilian President on 29 November 2007. This followed his retirement as Chief of Army Staff.
Correct answer: 29 November, 20072886. According to High Treason (Punishment) Act 1973, the punishment for High Treason is ?
- A. Death sentence
- B. 10 years imprisonment
- C. Death sentence or life imprisonment
- D. Both A and B
Explanation: Under the High Treason (Punishment) Act 1973, high treason may be punished by death or imprisonment for life. Thus, the law provides two alternative punishments rather than imprisonment of only ten years.
Correct answer: Death sentence or life imprisonment2887. Special Court announced death sentence of General Parvaiz Musharif on 17 December 2019 under which article of constitution ?
- A. Article 3
- B. Article 6
- C. Article 9
- D. Article 10
Explanation: Article 6 defines high treason for subverting, suspending or holding the Constitution in abeyance through unconstitutional means. Musharraf’s case arose from his 2007 emergency and suspension of the Constitution.
Correct answer: Article 62888. Retired general Pervez Musharraf, the country's former president, was sentenced to death for high treason by _____ on 17 Dec,2019?
- A. Islamabad High Court
- B. A special court
- C. Supreme Court of Pakistan
- D. Lahore High Court
Explanation: The death sentence was announced by a three-member Special Court constituted under the High Treason proceedings. It was not a verdict of the Supreme Court or either high court.
Correct answer: A special court2889. Prime Minister Imran Khan visited the Kingdom of Bahrain to attend the National Day of Bahrain as:________?
- A. Guest of pride
- B. Guest of justice
- C. Guest of Honour
- D. None of these
Explanation: Imran Khan attended Bahrain’s National Day celebrations as the Guest of Honour. “Guest of pride” and “Guest of justice” are not the established diplomatic descriptions.
Correct answer: Guest of Honour2890. The train service between which two Pakistani railway stations was resumed after 22 years?
- A. Wagah and Attari
- B. Lahore and Wagah
- C. Lahore and Peshawar
- D. Raiwind and Gujranwala
Explanation: The Lahore-Wagah passenger train service was restored on 15 December 2019 after a 22-year suspension. Wagah is Pakistan’s railway point on the border opposite India’s Attari station.
Correct answer: Lahore and Wagah