Constitution

Part V · Relations Between Federation and Provinces · Special Provisions

Priority of requirements of natural gas

Article 158

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The Province in which a well-head of natural gas is situated shall have precedence over other parts of Pakistan in meeting the requirements from that well-head, subject to the commitments and obligations as on the commencing day.

How to cite

In a petition
Article 158 of the Constitution
With heading
Article 158 of the Constitution (Priority of requirements of natural gas)
In full
Article 158, 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 103