Which duty does Article 148(3) place on the Federation regarding every Province?

A. To appoint every Provincial Minister

B. To approve every Provincial budget

C. To conduct all local government elections itself

D. To protect Provinces and ensure constitutional government

Explanation

Article 148(3) makes it the Federation’s duty to protect every Province against external aggression and internal disturbances, and to ensure that each Provincial Government is carried on according to the Constitution. Clause (1) separately requires provincial compliance with applicable federal laws.

Source

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

Answer verified on 2026-10-15

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