1. |
The Republic and its territories
(1) |
Pakistan shall be a Federal Republic to be known as the Islamic
Republic of Pakistan, hereinafter referred to as Pakistan. |
[1](2) |
The territories of Pakistan shall comprise :-
(a) |
the Provinces of [1A]Balochistan, [1B]Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the Punjab
and [1C]Sindh; |
(b) |
the Islamabad Capital Territory, hereinafter referred to as the
Federal Capital; |
(c) |
Federally Administered Tribal Areas; and |
(d) |
such States and territories as are or may be included in Pakistan,
whether by accession or otherwise. |
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(3) |
[2] [Majlis-e-Shoora
(Parliament)] may by law admit into the Federation new States or areas
on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit.] |
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2. |
Islam to be State religion
Islam shall be the State religion of Pakistan. |
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[3]2A. |
The Objective Resolution to form part of substantive provisions.
The principles and provisions set out in the Objectives Resolution
reproduced in the Annex are hereby made substantive part of the
Constitution and shall have effect accordingly. |
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3.
| Elimination of exploitation
The State shall ensure the elimination of all forms of exploitation
and the gradual fulfilment of the fundamental principle, from each
according to his ability to each according to his work. |
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4. |
Right of individuals to be dealt with in accordance with
law, etc.
(1) |
To enjoy the protection of law and to be treated in accordance
with law is the inalienable right of every citizen, wherever he may be,
and of every other person for the time being within Pakistan. |
(2) |
In particular :-
(a) |
no action detrimental to the life, liberty, body, reputation or
property of any person shall be taken except in accordance with law; |
(b) |
no person shall be prevented from or be hindered in doing that
which is not prohibited by law; and |
(c) |
no person shall be compelled to do that which the law does not
require him to do. |
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5. |
Loyalty to State and obedience to Constitution and law.
(1) |
Loyalty to the State is the basic duty of every citizen. |
(2) |
Obedience to the Constitution and law is the [4] [inviolable] obligation of every citizen
wherever he may be and of every other person for the time being within
Pakistan. |
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6. |
High treason.
[4A][(1) | Any
person who abrogates or subverts or suspends or holds in abeyance, or
attempts or conspires to abrogate or subvert or suspend or hold in
abeyance, the Constitution by use of force or show of force or by any
other unconstitutional means shall be guilty of high treason.] |
(2) |
Any person aiding or abetting [4B][or collaborating] the acts mentioned in clause (1)
shall likewise be guilty of high treason. |
[4C][(2A) | An
act of high treason mentioned in clause (1) or clause (2) shall not be
validated by any court including the Supreme Court and a High Court.] |
(3) |
[5] [Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)]
shall by law provide for the punishment of persons found guilty of high
treason. |
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