Under Article 48, how soon must the President act on advice tendered after reconsideration?

A. Within five days

B. Within ten days

C. Within fifteen days

D. Within thirty days

Explanation

Article 48 permits the President to request reconsideration within fifteen days. Once the Cabinet or Prime Minister tenders advice after reconsideration, the President must act on it within ten days.

Source

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

Answer verified on 2026-09-23

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