Line of Succession To President of Pakistan
Pakistan has a parliamentary system of government that has been modified several times since its inception. Article 49 of the Constitution discusses the possibility of an acting president.
The constitution does not allow for a Vice President, but the Chairman of the Senate can act as an 'Acting President' in the absence of a President or if the President's office stands vacant.
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