Constitutional Bodies | MCQs

Explanation

According to the 1973 Constitution of Pakistan, the Council of Common Interests (CCI) comprises:

• The Prime Minister of Pakistan (as chairperson)
• The Chief Ministers of the provinces (Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan)
• The Governors of the provinces (as members)

However, the Prime Minister is not a member of the CCI.

Explanation

CCI stands for Council of Common Interests.

It is a constitutional body set up under Article 153 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973.

Membership of the current CCI consists of ...

• All four Provincial Chief Ministers
• Three members to be nominated by the Prime Minister (Usually Cabinet members).

Explanation

The NFC (National Finance Commission) is responsible for determining the distribution of federal revenue among the provinces.

It was founded in 1951.