Under Article 169, who determines the Auditor-General’s functions and powers concerning public accounts?

A. Parliament by or under an Act, and until then the President by order

B. Only the Supreme Court through its rules

C. Each Provincial Assembly exclusively

D. The Election Commission by notification

Explanation

Article 169 covers the accounts of the Federation, the Provinces, and authorities or bodies established by either. The Auditor-General’s functions and powers are determined by or under an Act of Parliament and, until then, by presidential order.

Source

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

Answer verified on 2026-10-21

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