Whose consent is required under Article 146(1) before the Federal Government entrusts federal functions to a Province?

A. The Senate Chairman’s consent

B. The Provincial Government’s consent

C. The Supreme Judicial Council’s consent

D. Every other Province’s consent

Explanation

Article 146(1) allows the Federal Government to entrust federal executive functions, conditionally or unconditionally, to a Provincial Government or its officers only with that Provincial Government’s consent. The Article also provides for payment of qualifying extra administrative costs.

Source

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

Answer verified on 2026-10-15

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.