Article 62 and 63

Articles of the Pakistani constitution

Article 62 and 63 of the Constitution of Pakistan

National Assembly of Pakistan

Long title

* The Constitution (Twentieth Amendment) Act, 2012

Passed by| National Assembly of Pakistan
Passed| April 12, 2012
Assented to| April 19, 2012
Commenced| April 20, 2012

In Pakistan, Article 62 and 63 of the Constitution deal with the qualifications and disqualifications of Members of Parliament.[1][2]

Article 62 lays down the qualifications that a person must possess to be elected as a Member of Parliament. According to this article, a person must be of good character and reputation, possess adequate knowledge of Islamic teachings and practices, and not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude. The article also requires that the person is financially sound and not subject to disqualification under any law.[3]

Article 63, on the other hand, sets out the grounds for the disqualification of Members of Parliament. These include convictions for various offenses, such as bribery, corruption, moral turpitude, and involvement in activities prejudicial to the integrity and sovereignty of Pakistan. The article also disqualifies individuals who have defaulted on government loans or have been declared insolvent, among other things.[4]

## References

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1. ^ https://senate.gov.pk/uploads/documents/1664941921_524.pdf
2. ^ Jhan, Mahnoor Shah (January 2018). "Analysis of article 62 and 63 of 1973 constitution".
3. ^ "Article 62 — A brief look at the law". 13 April 2018.
4. ^ "Distilling Eligibility and Virtue: Articles 62 and 63 of the Pakistani Constitution | SAHSOL".

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