What may the Federal Government not regulate through conditions on broadcasting functions entrusted to a Province under Article 159(2)?

A. The location of provincial transmitters

B. Lawful financial arrangements

C. The matter broadcast or telecast by provincial authority

D. Fees for receiving apparatus

Explanation

Article 159(2) permits federal conditions, including financial conditions, on broadcasting and telecasting functions entrusted to a Province. It expressly prohibits those conditions from regulating the material broadcast or telecast by, or under the authority of, the Provincial Government.

Source

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

Answer verified on 2026-10-17

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