Electoral College of Pakistan

Electoral College of Pakistan

The President of Pakistan is chosen by an electoral college. According to article 41(3) of the Constitution of Pakistan, this electoral college consists of the Senate, the National Assembly, and the Provincial Assemblies. Members of the National Assembly and Provincial Assemblies are directly elected by the people in competitive multi-party elections. Members of the Senate are indirectly elected by the provincial assemblies.

External links

* [http://www.pakistani.org/pakistan/constitution/part3.ch1.html Article 41 of the Constitution of Pakistan]
* [http://www.elections.com.pk Pakistan Elections News & Complete Coverage]


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