What happens under Article 143 when a competent federal law conflicts with a Provincial Assembly law?

A. The provincial law always prevails

B. Both laws automatically become void

C. The federal law prevails to the extent of the conflict

D. The Governor selects either law

Explanation

Article 143 provides that a competent Act of Parliament prevails over a repugnant provision of a Provincial Assembly Act, whether the federal Act was passed before or after it. The provincial provision is void only to the extent of the conflict.

Source

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

Answer verified on 2026-10-14

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