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ACT V OF 2017 ACT V OF 2017 BALOCHISTAN COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN ACT, 2017 An Act to provide for the establishment of Balochistan Commission on the Status of Women [Gazette of Balochistan Extraordinary, 9th September, 2017] No. PAB/Legis:V(06)/2017, dated 9.9.2017.---The Balochistan Commission of the Status of Women Bill (Bill No.06 of 2017) having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan on 30th August, 2017 and assented to by the Governor, Balochistan on 08th September, 2017 is hereby published as an Act of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly. Preamble.---WHEREAS, it is expedient to establish the Balochistan Commission on the status of Women for the promotion of social, economic, political and legal rights of women as provided in the constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto:- It is hereby enacted as follows:- CHAPTER-IV FUNDS AND FINANCIAL CONTROL 14. Funds.---(1) There shall be established by the Government a Fund to be known as the Balochistan Commission on the Status of Women Fund, which shall vest in the Commission and shall be used by the Commission to meet the charges in connection with its functions under this Act. (2) Sources of the Fund amongst other means may be the following.- (a) such fund as the Government shall allocate each year as a non-lapsable grant in the Annual Budget; (b) donations, if any, made by private individuals, national and international agencies; (c) income from investment by the Commission, as may be prescribed; (d) all funds held by the Government under the title of Balochistan Commission on the status of women's Fund; and (e) all other sums or properties or assets which in any manner become payable to or vest in the Commission in respect of any matter. (3) The Commission whilst performing its functions and exercising its powers under this Act, shall ensure the highest sense of prudence in respect of expenditures incurred. (4) The Fund shall be expended for the purpose of.- (a) performing functions of the Commission; (b) the establishment charges, including its members, employees, consultants, legal and other fees and costs; and (c) such other activities which fall within the purview of the Commission. (5) The Commission may invest its Fund in accordance with the instructions of the Government. (6) The Chairperson shall be the Principal Accounting Officer of the Commission.