When does Article 167(3) require a Province to obtain Federal Government consent before raising a loan?

A. Whenever the Province passes its annual budget

B. When a covered federal loan or guarantee remains outstanding

C. Only when the loan term is under one year

D. Only after the Provincial Assembly is dissolved

Explanation

Article 167(3) requires Federal Government consent when any part of a federal loan to that Province, or a loan carrying a Federal Government guarantee, remains outstanding. The Federal Government may attach conditions when granting that consent.

Source

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

Answer verified on 2026-10-20

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