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Governance and Public Policy QUESTION #10543
Question 1
Local governments in Pakistan derive their constitutional recognition from:
  • Article 140-A of the Constitution✔️
  • Article 25-A of the Constitution
  • Article 160 of the Constitution
  • Article 153 of the Constitution
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 140-A, inserted by the 18th Amendment (2010), for the first time gave constitutional recognition to local government in Pakistan. It obligates each province to establish a system of local government and devolve political, administrative, and financial responsibility to elected local representatives. Article 25-A deals with the right to education; Article 160 with NFC; Article 153 with the Council of Common Interests.