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Who Appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan?
ANone
BPresident
CFederal Government
DPrime Minister
Correct answer
B. President
Explanation
APPOINTMENT OF THE CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER: According to Article 213 of the Constitution, the Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the President. The Prime Minister, in consultation with the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly, forwards three names to a parliamentary committee for hearing and confirmation.