PAKISTAN

National Assembly

MOTION OF CENSURE AND VOTES OF NO CONFIDENCE

Circumstances

A resolution for a vote of no confidence by the National Assembly may be moved against the Prime Minister (Article 95 of the Constitution).

Modalites

A resolution for a vote of no confidence may be moved by not less than 20 per cent of all members of the Assembly. A resolution may not be voted upon before the expiration of three days, or after seven days, from the day on which such resolution is moved in the Assembly. Motions of censure may not be moved in the Assembly while it is considering demands for grants submitted to it in the annual budget statement. It is passed by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly.

Consequences

If the resolution is passed, the Prime Minister ceases to hold office along with his cabinet.

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