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?

Press Council of Pakistan (PCP) Signup and view all the answers

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

Conducting elections in the country Signup and view all the answers

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

National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of High Courts in Pakistan?

Interpreting laws and ensuring justice at the provincial level Signup and view all the answers

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

Lahore High Court: 1919, Karachi High Court: 1906 Signup and view all the answers

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

Constitution of Pakistan, Article 192 to Article 203 Signup and view all the answers

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

District and tehsil level civil and criminal cases Signup and view all the answers

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

Reviewing and suggesting amendments to legislation Signup and view all the answers

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

High Courts Signup and view all the answers

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

Articles 59 to 63 Signup and view all the answers

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

Civil and criminal cases Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Chief Justice of Pakistan?

Justice Sir Abdul Rashid Signup and view all the answers

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

Interpreting the constitution Signup and view all the answers

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

Articles 176 to 191 Signup and view all the answers

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

Hearing cases on public importance and matters of constitutional interpretation Signup and view all the answers