Explanation

1. Federal Legislative List (matters reserved for the central government)
2. Provincial Legislative List (matters reserved for the provinces)
3. Concurrent Legislative List (matters on which both center and provinces could legislate)

Last verified on 22-10-2026

Explanation

• Under Pakistan’s Constitution of 1973, the National Assembly has the principal role in approving federal government expenditure and taxation through the budgetary process.
• Under Article 80, the Federal Government lays the annual budget statement before the National Assembly.
• Under Article 82, demands for grants are submitted to the National Assembly, which may approve or refuse them, but cannot increase a grant.

Last verified on 21-10-2026

Explanation

• Article 232 of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, deals with the proclamation of an emergency when the security of Pakistan or a part of it is threatened by war, external aggression, or internal disturbance beyond the control of a provincial government.

Additional information:

• Article 233: Power to suspend certain Fundamental Rights and the right to seek their enforcement through courts during an emergency.
• Article 234: Emergency provisions relating to the failure of constitutional machinery in a province.

Last verified on 14-10-2026

Explanation

• A Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan retires at the age of 65 years.
• This retirement age was set by the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan (1976).
• Constitutional provision: Article 179 deals with the retirement age of Supreme Court judges.

Additional information:

• High Court judges: The retirement age is 62 years, under Article 195.
• Appointment: Supreme Court judges are appointed by the President in accordance with the Constitution.

Last verified on 13-10-2026

Explanation

• Term: 5 Years
• Total Seats: 336
• General Seats: 266
• Reserved Seats for Women: 60
• Reserved Seats for Non-Muslims (Minorities): 10

Last verified on 20-07-2026