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ARBITRATION ORDINANCE ::(2) At the same time, the arbitral tribunal shall give an opportunity to any party against whom a preliminary order is directed to present its case at the earliest practicable time.
 * (3) The arbitral tribunal shall decide promptly on any objection to the preliminary order.
 * (4) A preliminary order shall expire after twenty days from the date on which it was issued by the arbitral tribunal. However, the arbitral tribunal may issue an interim measure adopting or modifying the preliminary order, after the party against whom the preliminary order is directed has been given notice and an opportunity to present its case.
 * (5) A preliminary order shall be binding on the parties but shall not be subject to enforcement by a court. Such a preliminary order does not constitute an award.”.

Division 3—Provisions applicable to interim measures and preliminary orders 39. Article 17D of UNCITRAL Model Law (Modification, suspension, termination)

Article 17D of the UNCITRAL Model Law, the text of which is set out below, has effect— “Article 17D. Modification, suspension, termination
 * The arbitral tribunal may modify, suspend or terminate an interim measure or a preliminary order it has granted, upon application of any party or, in exceptional circumstances and upon prior notice to the parties, on the arbitral tribunal’s own initiative.”.

40. Article 17E of UNCITRAL Model Law (Provision of security)

Article 17E of the UNCITRAL Model Law, the text of which is set out below, has effect—