Who acts as President under Article 49 when the office becomes vacant?

A. The Prime Minister, followed by the Defence Minister

B. The Chief Justice, followed by the senior-most judge

C. The Senate Chairman, followed if necessary by the National Assembly Speaker

D. The longest-serving Provincial Governor

Explanation

Article 49 provides that the Chairman of the Senate acts as President when the office is vacant; if the Chairman cannot perform the functions, the Speaker of the National Assembly acts instead.

Source

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

Answer verified on 2026-09-23

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