Category: Pakistan Affairs | Last updated: 2026-09-18
The power of the President to dissolve the National Assembly in his discretion (Article 58(2)(b)) was originally granted by which amendment to the 1973 Constitution?
A) 8th Amendment
B) 13th Amendment
C) 17th Amendment
D) 18th Amendment
Explanation
The 8th Amendment (1985) inserted Article 58(2)(b) into the Constitution, granting the President discretionary power to dissolve the National Assembly. This power was later removed by the 18th Amendment.