After electing its Speaker and Deputy Speaker, what must a Provincial Assembly do under Article 130?

A. Elect a Chief Minister without debate

B. Dissolve itself

C. Elect the Governor

D. Pass the budget first

Explanation

Article 130 requires the Provincial Assembly, before any other business, to elect one of its members without debate as Chief Minister after electing its Speaker and Deputy Speaker.

Source

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

Answer verified on 2026-10-01

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