When may a Governor promulgate an Ordinance under Article 129?

A. When the Provincial Assembly is not in session and immediate action is necessary

B. Only while the Assembly is in session

C. Only after a national referendum

D. Only after a Senate vote

Explanation

Article 129 permits a Governor to promulgate an Ordinance when the Provincial Assembly is not in session and immediate action is considered necessary.

Source

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

Answer verified on 2026-10-02

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