Explained | What is Article 5 of the Pakistan Constitution?
The Hindu
Law Minister Fawad Chaudhry said that the no-confidence motion was influenced by foreign powers and is therefore against Article 5 of Pakistan’s Constitution.
The story so far: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Sunday that he has advised President Arif Alvi to dissolve the National Assembly and call for fresh elections in the country. The move came shortly after a no-confidence motion against Mr. Khan was rejected by the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Qasim Suri.
Mr. Suri had dismissed the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition, saying it is against the Constitution of Pakistan. “The no-confidence should be according to the Constitution of and rules of the country. Since it is not as pointed out by the Law Minister, I reject the no-confidence motion," Suri said.
Speaking in the Assembly, Law Minister Fawad Chaudhry had said that it has been established through a “letter” that the no-confidence motion was influenced by foreign powers and is therefore against Article 5 of Pakistan’s Constitution.
Suri chaired the session after Opposition parties filed a no-confidence motion against Speaker Asad Qaiser.
Article 5 of the Pakistan Constitution discusses loyalty to the State and obedience to Constitution and law. It says:
1. Loyalty to the State is the basic duty of every citizen.
2. Obedience to the Constitution and law is the inviolable obligation of every citizen wherever he may be and of every other person for the time being within Pakistan.
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