Article 7: Definition of the State
The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan · Constitution of Pakistan · PART II · in_force
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In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires, ‘‘ the State’’ means the Federal Government, [Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)], a Provincial Government, a Provincial Assembly, and such local or other authorities in Pakistan as are by law empowered to impose any tax or cess.
Effective date: 1973-08-14
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