PREAMBLE

BALUCHISTAN PREVENTION OF BALUCHISTAN PREVENTION OF GAMBLING ORDINANCE (X OF 1 978) [22nd March, 1978] An Ordinance to provide for the prevention of Gambling Preamble: Whereas the Prevention of Gambling Act, 1977 was enacted by the Parliament during the period when the Proclamation of Emergency referred to in Article 280 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was in force; And whereas in consequence of revocation of the Proclamation of Emergency on 15th September, 1977, it is expedient to re‑enact the provisions of the said Act as a Provincial Law on the expiry of six months from the said date; And whereas the Governor is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary to take immediate action; Now, therefore, in pursuance of the Proclamation of the Fifth day of July, 1977 read with the Laws (Continuance in Force) Order, 1977 (CMLA Order No. 1 of 1977) and in exercise of all powers enabling him in that behalf, the Governor of Baluchistan is pleased to make and promulgate the following Ordinance: