What happens to a Bill pending in a Provincial Assembly when the Assembly is prorogued under Article 117?

A. It lapses immediately

B. It does not lapse for that reason

C. It automatically becomes law

D. It is sent to the Senate

Explanation

Article 117 expressly provides that a Bill pending in a Provincial Assembly does not lapse merely because the Assembly is prorogued.

Source

Pakistan Code — Constitution of Pakistan (Twenty-Seventh Amendment incorporated)

Answer verified on 2026-09-29

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