LAT MCQs

The Council of Common Interests addresses matters shared by federal and provincial governments.
It is an important institution of cooperative federalism.

China shares a high-altitude border with northern Pakistan.
The Khunjerab Pass connects the two countries.

The National Finance Commission recommends revenue-sharing arrangements.
Its awards determine important federal-provincial fiscal distributions.

Afghanistan shares a long western and north-western boundary with Pakistan.
Historic routes include the Khyber Pass.

The National Economic Council coordinates national economic planning.
It includes federal and provincial representation.

Pakistan's coastline opens onto the Arabian Sea.
Karachi, Port Qasim, and Gwadar are major maritime locations.

The Supreme Court is the country's highest judicial authority.
It hears constitutional and appellate matters.

The Federal Shariat Court reviews specified laws for Islamic conformity.
It was established during the period of General Zia-ul-Haq.

The Eighth Amendment inserted the Objectives Resolution as Article 2A.
This strengthened its direct constitutional status.

Article 58(2)(b) granted a discretionary dissolution power during certain periods.
It became central to several dismissals of elected governments.

The Thirteenth Amendment removed the discretionary dissolution power.
It strengthened the parliamentary character of the system.

The One Unit scheme combined the western regions into one province.
It aimed to create parity with East Pakistan.