Who may impose public-interest restrictions on inter-provincial trade under Article 151(2)?

A. A district administration by notification

B. The Council of Islamic Ideology

C. Parliament by law

D. Any private trade association

Explanation

Article 151 begins with the rule that trade, commerce and intercourse throughout Pakistan are free. Clause (2) allows Parliament, by law, to impose restrictions between Provinces or within any part of Pakistan when required in the public interest.

Source

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

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