Under Article 137, provincial executive authority generally extends to which matters?

A. Matters on which the Provincial Assembly may make laws

B. Only foreign affairs

C. Only matters assigned to the Senate

D. Every matter without constitutional limits

Explanation

Article 137 extends a Province’s executive authority to matters on which its Provincial Assembly may make laws. Where federal and provincial legislative powers overlap, that authority remains subject to executive authority expressly conferred on the Federation.

Source

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

Answer verified on 2026-10-12

Found an error? Read our corrections policy and submit a sourced correction below. You can also share a useful explanation in your own words.

Discuss the answer or suggest a sourced correction
Thank you for contributing.
Your comment was submitted and will appear after editorial review.

Your email is used only for moderation and is never displayed. Spam, copied material and fabricated endorsements are rejected.