Pakistan Affairs
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Question
The 18th Amendment to the Constitution of Pakistan significantly devolved powers from the President to which other institution?
A
The Supreme Court
B
The Parliament
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C
The Provincial Assemblies
D
The National Security Council
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A
The Supreme Court
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B
The Parliament
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C
The Provincial Assemblies
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D
The National Security Council
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Explanation
The 18th Amendment, passed in 2010, removed the President's power to unilaterally dissolve Parliament and appoint service chiefs, transferring these powers to the Prime Minister and Parliament. It aimed to strengthen parliamentary democracy and removed the controversial Article 58(2)(b).
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