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Ordinance means a crime; an act committed contrary to the law as set out in a statute. An ordinance is a law passed by the concern authority. Ordinance being itself of temporary nature can not repeal a permanent Act. [Sargodha Bhera Bus Service vs. Prov. Of West Pakistan (1959) 11 DLR (SC) 285]

See, Article 93 of the Constitution for the Ordinance making power of the President.

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