Constitution

Part III · The Federation of Pakistan · The President

Chairman or Speaker to act as, or perform functions of, President

Article 49

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Article 49 of the Constitution
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Article 49 of the Constitution (Chairman or Speaker to act as, or perform functions of, President)
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Article 49, Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973

English text as amended up to 21 November 2025 (27th Amendment), published by Ministry of Law and Justice / National Assembly of Pakistan. The English text is authoritative. Official PDF, page 47