May the Federation or a Province make a grant for a purpose outside its legislative subjects under Article 164?

A. Yes, grants may be made for any purpose

B. No, grants are limited strictly to listed legislative subjects

C. Only after a constitutional amendment

D. Only foreign governments may fund such purposes

Explanation

Article 164 allows the Federation or a Province to make grants for any purpose. This authority applies even when Parliament or the relevant Provincial Assembly, as the case may be, lacks power to legislate about the purpose for which the grant is made.

Source

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

Answer verified on 2026-10-19

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