Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 — Article 136

136. Vote of no-confidence against Chief Minister..—(1) A resolution for a vote of no confidence moved by not less than twenty per centum of the total membership of the Provincial Assembly may be passed against the Chief Minister by the Provincial Assembly. 1 Subs. by the Constitution (Twenty-seventh Amendment) Act, 2025 (Act No. XXXII of 2025), s. 14. 2 Subs. by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2010 (Act No X of 2010), s. 44. 3 Subs. by the Revival of the Constitution of 1973 Order, 1985 (P. O. No. 14 of 1985), Art. 2 and Sch. 4 Subs. by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 2010 (Act No. X of 2010), s. 45. 5 Subs. by the Revival of the Constitution of 1973 Order, 1985 (P. O. No. 14 of 1985), Art. 2 and Sch.

(2)A resolution referred to in clause (1) shall not be voted upon before the expiration of three days, or later than seven days, from the day on which such resolution is moved in the Provincial Assembly.

(3)If the resolution referred to in clause (l) is passed by a majority of the total membership of the Provincial Assembly, the Chief Minister shall cease to hold office.]