To which matters does Article 97 extend the Federation’s executive authority, subject to the Constitution?

A. Only municipal matters

B. Matters on which Parliament may make laws

C. Only private contracts

D. Only matters reserved to courts

Explanation

Article 97 extends the Federation’s executive authority to matters for which Parliament has power to make laws, subject to the constitutional limitation stated for Provincial matters.

Source

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

Answer verified on 2026-09-28

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