The eighth amendment in the constitution of Pakistan strengthened the authority of the:

A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Senator
D) None of these

  1. It gave the President of Pakistan the power to dissolve the National Assembly and dismiss the Prime Minister, increasing presidential authority.
  2. This amendment marked a shift from parliamentary to a semi-presidential system, strengthening military ruler General Zia-ul-Haq’s control.
  3. The amendment affected Pakistan’s political structure by limiting the Prime Minister’s powers and centralizing authority in the presidency.