Before whom does the President take the oath of office under Article 42?

A. The Prime Minister

B. The Speaker of the National Assembly

C. The Chief Justice of Pakistan

D. The Chairman of the Senate

Explanation

Article 42 states that, before entering office, the President must take the prescribed oath before the Chief Justice of Pakistan in the form set out in the Third Schedule.

Source

Pakistan Code — Constitution of Pakistan (Twenty-Seventh Amendment incorporated)

Answer verified on 2026-09-23

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