Article 58(2)(b) introduced into the Pakistan Constitution via the 8th Amendment (1985) empowered the President to:
ADissolve the National Assembly at his discretion
BDeclare war without parliamentary consent
CAppoint provincial governors independently
DVeto constitutional amendments permanently
Explanation
Article 58(2)(b) gave the President power to dissolve the elected National Assembly, leading to multiple government dismissals in the 1980s and 90s.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Pakistan History
- Subtopic: Constitutional Amendments

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