Constitution

Part IV · Provinces · The Provincial Governments

Chief Minister continuing in office

Article 133

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The Governor may ask the Chief Minister to continue to hold office until his successor enters upon the office of Chief Minister.]

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Article 133 of the Constitution
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Article 133 of the Constitution (Chief Minister continuing in office)
In full
Article 133, Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973

English text as amended up to 21 November 2025 (27th Amendment), published by Ministry of Law and Justice / National Assembly of Pakistan. The English text is authoritative. Official PDF, page 93