Explanation

Article 25-A of the Constitution of Pakistan obligates the state to provide free and compulsory education to children aged 5 to 16 years.

This article ensures that every child has access to education as a fundamental right.

Explanation

Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan has 8 judges, 3 are required to be Ulema.

The judges hold office for a period of 3 years (extended by the President).

Created by Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq in 1980.

Explanation

For constitutional amendments, the final authority to grant assent is the President.

However, the process first requires approval from both the Senate and the National Assembly. 

Explanation

اسلامی نظریاتی کونسل، پاکستان کا آئینی ادارہ ہے۔ 1973ء کے آئین میں جب شق نمبر 227 شامل کی گئی

جس کے مطابق پاکستان میں کوئی بھی قانون قرآن وسنت کے مخالف نہیں بنایا جائے گا تو عملاً اس کا باقاعدہ نظام وضع کرنے کی غرض سے

اسی آئین میں دفعہ نمبر 228، 229 اور 230 میں اسلامی نظریاتی کونسل کے نام سے 20 اراکین پر مشتمل ایک آئینی ادارہ بھی تشکیل دیا گیا

جس کا مقصد صدر، گورنر یا اسمبلی کی اکثریت کی طرف سے بھیجے جانے والے معاملے کی اسلامی حیثیت کا جائزہ لے کر 15 دنوں کے اندر اندر انھیں اپنی رپورٹ پیش کرنا تھا۔ شق نمبر 228 میں یہ قرار دیا گیا

کہ اس کے اراکین میں جہاں تمام فقہی مکاتب ِفکر کی مساوی نمائندگی ضروری ہوگی وہاں اس کے کم از کم چار ارکان ایسے ہوں گے جنھوں نے اسلامی تعلیم و تحقیق میں کم وبیش 15 برس لگائے ہو اور انھیں جمہورِ پاکستان کا اعتماد حاصل ہو۔

Explanation

FATA was merged with KPK in May 2018.

FATA stands for Federally Administered Tribal Areas

FATA was merged with KPK under 25th amendment. 

After the merger of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas with KPK, FATA seats were abolished and there will be no election on 4 of the 8 seats. The rest of the 4 seats will also not be renewed in 2024.

Explanation

The province of NWFP (North-West Frontier Province) was renamed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on April 19, 2010.

It following the 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan, with 90 votes in favor.

NWFP was established in 1901.

At the time of Pakistan's independence in 1947, the Indian National Congress was a significant political party in NWFP.

Explanation

• New members are admitted to the UN through a formal process.
• The Security Council first recommends the applicant state.
• The final decision is made by the General Assembly.
• Both organs must agree for admission.
• This ensures collective approval of new UN membership.

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Explanation

• No tax can be imposed without legal authority.
• Taxes must be approved by Parliament.
• It applies to the Federation.
• Ensures a lawful taxation system.
• Protects citizens from arbitrary taxation.

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Explanation

• The provision is stated in Article 13(1) of the ICJ Statute.
• Judges of the International Court of Justice are elected members.
• The term of office is nine (9) years.

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Explanation

• The provision is given in Article 53(8) of the Constitution of Pakistan 1973.
• It deals with the office of the Speaker of the National Assembly.
• If the National Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker continues in office.
• The Speaker remains until the next elected Assembly selects a new Speaker.

Last updated by NS on 17-April-2026