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The Constitution Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan QUESTION #9351
Question 1
A presidential Ordinance, if not a Money Bill, must be laid before both Houses and shall stand repealed after how long if not approved?
  • 90 days
  • 120 days✔️
  • 180 days, extendable once by 60 days
  • 60 days
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 89(2)(a)(ii) provides that an Ordinance not relating to Money Bill matters shall stand repealed at the expiration of 120 days from promulgation (or earlier if disapproved). Either House may by resolution extend it for one further period of 120 days — but extension can only be made once.