When the National Assembly stands dissolved, for how long may the Federal Government authorise certain expenditure under Article 86?

A. Up to two months

B. Up to four months

C. Up to one year

D. Without any time limit

Explanation

Article 86 permits the Federal Government, while the National Assembly is dissolved, to authorise estimated expenditure from the Federal Consolidated Fund for up to four months in a financial year.

Source

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

Answer verified on 2026-09-28

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