High Courts in Pakistan: History and Role
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Which institution in Pakistan serves as the highest court of the land?

  • Supreme Court of Pakistan (correct)
  • Lahore High Court
  • Karachi High Court
  • Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)

    • What is the primary role of the High Courts in Pakistan?

  • Issuing national identity cards
  • Conducting elections
  • Adjudicating at the provincial level (correct)
  • Enforcement of military laws

    • Which institution oversees the national registration and issuing of identity cards in Pakistan?

  • State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)
  • Pakistan Police
  • National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) (correct)
  • Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination

    • Which body is responsible for media regulation in Pakistan?

    <p>Press Council of Pakistan (PCP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)?

    <p>Conducting elections in the country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization serves as an anti-corruption watchdog in Pakistan?

    <p>National Accountability Bureau (NAB)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of High Courts in Pakistan?

    <p>Interpreting laws and ensuring justice at the provincial level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When were the Lahore High Court and Karachi High Court established?

    <p>Lahore High Court: 1919, Karachi High Court: 1906</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What governs the establishment and functions of High Courts in Pakistan?

    <p>Constitution of Pakistan, Article 192 to Article 203</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of cases do Lower Courts in Pakistan deal with?

    <p>District and tehsil level civil and criminal cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Senate in Pakistan's legislative process?

    <p>Reviewing and suggesting amendments to legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which judicial institution has original jurisdiction over matters of significant public interest in Pakistan?

    <p>High Courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Constitutional Articles outline the establishment, composition, and powers of the Senate in Pakistan?

    <p>Articles 59 to 63</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be appealed to higher courts from decisions made by Lower Courts in Pakistan?

    <p>Civil and criminal cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan?

    <p>Justice Sir Abdul Rashid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the Supreme Court of Pakistan?

    <p>Interpreting the constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Constitutional Articles define the powers and functions of the Supreme Court in Pakistan?

    <p>Articles 176 to 191</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Supreme Court in hearing cases?

    <p>Hearing cases on public importance and matters of constitutional interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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