After the Prime Minister advises dissolution under Article 58(1), when does the National Assembly stand dissolved if not dissolved sooner?

A. After twenty-four hours

B. After forty-eight hours

C. After seven days

D. After fourteen days

Explanation

Article 58(1) requires the President to dissolve the National Assembly on the Prime Minister’s advice and provides that it automatically stands dissolved after forty-eight hours if not dissolved earlier.

Source

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

Answer verified on 2026-09-24

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