THE CONSTITUTION OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN [As modified up-to the 31st May, 2018]
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THE CONSTITUTION OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN
CONTENTS;-
Articles Page
Preamble ........................................................................................................................... 1
PART I................................................................................................................... ............3
Introductory ...................................................................................................................... 3
1. The Republic and its territories .................................................................................... 3
2. Islam to be State religion ..............................................................................................3
2A. The Objectives Resolution to form part of substantive provisions ............ ...............3
3. Elimination of exploitation .......................................................................................... 4
4. Right of individuals to be dealt with in accordance with law, etc. ............. .................4
5. Loyalty to State and obedience to Constitution and law............................................... 4
6. High treason.................................................................................................................. 4
Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy................................................................... 6
7. Definition of the State.................................................................................................. .6
CHAPTER 1. – FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS....................................................................6
8. Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of Fundamental Rights .......................... ...... 6
9. Security of person......................................................................................................... 7
10. Safeguards as to arrest and detention.......................................................................... 7
10A. Right to fair trial ...................................................................................................... 9
11. Slavery, forced labour, etc., prohibited ...................................................................... 9
12. Protection against retrospective punishment............................................................. 10
13. Protection against double punishment and self incrimination .................................. 10
14. Inviolability of dignity of man, etc. .......................................................................... 10
15. Freedom of movement, etc......................................................................................... 11
16. Freedom of assembly.................................................................................... ..............11
17. Freedom of association................................................................................. ..............11
18. Freedom of trade, business or profession.....................................................................11
19. Freedom of speech, etc. ................................................................................ ..............12
19A. Right to information.................................................................................................. 12
20. Freedom to profess religion and to manage religious institutions............ 12
21. Safeguard against taxation for purposes of any particular religion ........ 12
22. Safeguards as to educational institutions in respect of religion, etc......... 13
23. Provision as to property............................................................................... 13
24. Protection of property rights....................................................................... 13
25A. Equality of citizens ....................................................................................... 15
25. Right to education ........................................................................................ 15
26. Non-discrimination in respect of access to public places .......................... 15
27. Safeguard against discrimination in services............................................. 15
28. Preservation of language, script and culture ............................................. 16
CHAPTER 2. – PRINCIPLES OF POLICY.................................................................... 16
29. Principles of Policy ....................................................................................... 16
30. Responsibility with respect to Principles of Policy .................................... 17
31. Islamic way of life......................................................................................... 17
32. Promotion of local Government institutions.............................................. 17
33. Parochial and other similar prejudices to be discouraged........................ 18
34. Full participation of women in national life ............................................... 18
35. Protection of family, etc. .............................................................................. 18
36. Protection of minorities................................................................................ 18
37. Promotion of social justice and eradication of social evils........................ 18
38. Promotion of social and economic well being of the people ...................... 19
39. Participation of people in Armed Forces.................................................... 20
40. Strengthening bonds with Muslim world and promoting international
peace .............................................................................................................. 20
PART III............................................................................................................... 21
The Federation of Pakistan ........................................................................................... 21
CHAPTER 1.—THE PRESIDENT ................................................................................. 21
41. The President................................................................................................ 21
42. Oath of President.......................................................................................... 22
43. Conditions of President’s office................................................................... 22
44. Term of office of President .......................................................................... 22
45. President’s power to grant pardon, etc. ..................................................... 22
46. President to be kept informed ..................................................................... 23
47. Removal [or impeachment] of President.................................................... 23
48. President to act on advice, etc. .................................................................... 24
49. Chairman or Speaker to act as, or perform functions of, President........ 25
CHAPTER 2. – THE [MAJLIS-E-SHOORA (PARLIAMENT)].................................... 25
Composition, Duration and Meetings of 1
[Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)]................ 25
50. Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)...................................................................... 25
51. National Assembly........................................................................................ 25
52. Duration of National Assembly ................................................................... 27
53. Speaker and Deputy Speaker of National Assembly ................................. 27
54. Summoning and prorogation of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) ............... 28
55. Voting in Assembly and quorum................................................................. 29
56. Address by President.................................................................................... 29
57. Right to speak in [Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)] ..................................... 30
58. Dissolution of National Assembly................................................................ 30
59. The Senate..................................................................................................... 31
60. Chairman and Deputy Chairman ............................................................... 32
61. Other provisions relating to Senate ............................................................ 33
provisions as to Members of [Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)]......................................... 33
62. Qualifications for membership of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) ............ 33
63. Disqualifications for membership of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)........ 34
63A. Disqualification on grounds of defection, etc. ............................................ 37
64. Vacation of seats........................................................................................... 39
65. Oath of Members.......................................................................................... 39
66. Privileges of members, etc. .......................................................................... 39
Procedure Generally........................................................................................................ 40
67. Rules of procedure, etc................................................................................. 40
68. Restriction on discussion in Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) ...................... 41
69. Courts not to inquire into proceedings of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) 41
Legislative Procedure ...................................................................................................... 41
70. Introduction and passing of Bills ................................................................ 41
71. Mediation Committee................................................................................... 42
72. Procedure at joint sittings............................................................................ 42
73. Procedure with respect to Money Bills....................................................... 42
74. Federal Government’s consent required for financial measures ............. 44
75. President’s assent to Bills............................................................................. 44
76. Bill not to lapse on prorogation, etc. ........................................................... 45
77. Tax to be levied by law only ........................................................................ 45
Financial Procedure ........................................................................................................ 45
78. Federal Consolidated Fund and Public Account ....................................... 45
79. Custody, etc., of Federal Consolidated Fund and Public Account........... 46
80. Annual Budget Statement............................................................................ 46
81. Expenditure charged upon Federal Consolidated Fund ........................... 46
82. Procedure relating to Annual Budget Statement....................................... 47
83. Authentication of schedule of authorized expenditure.............................. 48
84. Supplementary and excess grants............................................................... 48
85. Votes on account........................................................................................... 49
86. Power to authorize expenditure when Assembly stands dissolved........... 49
87. Secretariats of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) ............................................ 49
88. Finance Committees..................................................................................... 50
Ordinances....................................................................................................................... 50
89. Power of President to promulgate Ordinances.......................................... 50
CHAPTER 3. – THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ........................................................ 52
90. Exercise of executive authority of the Federation ..................................... 52
91. The Cabinet................................................................................................... 52
92. Federal Ministers and Ministers of State ................................................... 53
93. Advisers......................................................................................................... 54
94. Prime Minister continuing in office ............................................................ 54
95. Vote of no-confidence against Prime Minister........................................... 54
96. [Omitted] ........................................................................................................ 55
97. Extent of executive authority of Federation............................................... 55
98. Conferring of functions on subordinate authorities.................................. 55
99. Conduct of business of Federal Government............................................. 55
100. Attorney-General for Pakistan.................................................................... 56
PART IV .............................................................................................................. 57
Provinces......................................................................................................................... 57
CHAPTER 1. – THE GOVERNORS............................................................................... 57
101. Appointment of Governor ........................................................................... 57
102. Oath of Office ............................................................................................... 57
103. Conditions of Governor’s office .................................................................. 58
104. Speaker Provincial Assembly to act as, or perform functions of Governor
in his absence ................................................................................................ 58
105. Governor to act on advice, etc. .................................................................... 58
CHAPTER 2. – PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLIES .............................................................. 59
106. Constitution of Provincial Assemblies........................................................ 59
107. Duration of Provincial Assembly ................................................................ 60
108. Speaker and Deputy Speaker ...................................................................... 60
109. Summoning and prorogation of Provincial Assembly .............................. 61
110. Right of Governor to address Provincial Assembly .................................. 61
111. Right to speak in Provincial Assembly ....................................................... 61
112. Dissolution of Provincial Assembly............................................................. 61
113. Qualifications and disqualifications for membership of Provincial
Assembly ....................................................................................................... 62
114. Restriction on discussion in Provincial Assembly...................................... 62
115. Provincial Government’s consent required for financial measures......... 62
116. Governor’s assent to Bills............................................................................ 63
117. Bill not to lapse on prorogation, etc. ........................................................... 64
Financial Procedure ........................................................................................................ 64
118. Provincial Consolidated Fund and Public Account................................... 64
119. Custody, etc., of Provincial Consolidated Fund and Public Account ...... 65
120. Annual Budget Statement............................................................................ 65
121. Expenditure charged upon Provincial Consolidated Fund....................... 65
122. Procedure relating to Annual Budget Statement....................................... 66
123. Authentication of schedule of authorized expenditure.............................. 66
124. Supplementary and excess grant................................................................. 67
125. Votes on account........................................................................................... 67
126. Power to authorize expenditure when Assembly stands dissolved........... 67
127. Provisions relating to National Assembly, etc., to apply to Provincial
Assembly, etc................................................................................................. 68
Ordinances....................................................................................................................... 69
128. Power of Governor to promulgate Ordinances ......................................... 69
CHAPTER 3. – THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENTS................................................ 69
129. Exercise of executive authority of the Province ......................................... 69
130. The Cabinet................................................................................................... 70
131. Governor to be kept informed..................................................................... 71
132. Provincial Ministers..................................................................................... 71
133. Chief Minister continuing in office ............................................................. 72
134. [Omitted] ........................................................................................................ 72
135. [Omitted] ........................................................................................................ 72
136. Vote of no-confidence against Chief Minister ............................................ 72
137. Extent of executive authority of Province .................................................. 72
138. Conferring of functions on subordinate authorities.................................. 73
139. Conduct of business of Provincial Government......................................... 73
140. Advocate General for a Province ................................................................ 73
140A. Local Government........................................................................................ 73
PART V ............................................................................................................... 75
Relations Between Federation and Provinces.............................................................. 75
CHAPTER 1. – DISTRIBUTION OF LEGISLATIVE POWERS .................................. 75
141. Extent of Federal and Provincial laws........................................................ 75
142. Subject-matter of Federal and Provincial laws ......................................... 75
143. Inconsistency between Federal and Provincial law ................................... 75
144. Power of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) to legislate for [One] or more
Provinces by consent .................................................................................... 76
CHAPTER 2. – ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONS BETWEEN FEDERATION AND
PROVINCES ................................................................................................................... 76
145. Power of President to direct Governor to discharge certain functions as
his Agent........................................................................................................ 76
146. Power of Federation to confer powers, etc., on Provinces, in certain cases
........................................................................................................................ 76
147. Power of the Provinces to entrust functions to the Federation................. 77
148. Obligation of Provinces and Federation..................................................... 77
149. Directions to Provinces in certain cases...................................................... 77
150. Full faith and credit for public acts, etc...................................................... 78
151. Inter-Provincial trade .................................................................................. 78
152. Acquisition of land for Federal purposes ................................................... 79
CHAPTER 3. – SPECIAL PROVISIONS ....................................................................... 79
152A. [Omitted] ........................................................................................................ 79
153. Council of Common Interests...................................................................... 79
154. Functions and rules of procedure ............................................................... 80
155. Complaints as to interference with water supplies.................................... 80
156. National Economic Council ......................................................................... 81
157. Electricity ...................................................................................................... 82
158. Priority of requirements of natural gas...................................................... 83
159. Broadcasting and telecasting....................................................................... 83
PART VI .............................................................................................................. 85
Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits ....................................................................... 85
CHAPTER 1. – FINANCE .............................................................................................. 85
Distribution of Revenues between the Federation and the Provinces .............................. 85
160. National Finance Commission..................................................................... 85
161. Natural gas and hydro-electric power ........................................................ 87
162. Prior sanction of President required to Bills affecting taxation in which
Provinces are interested............................................................................... 87
163. Provincial taxes in respect of professions, etc. ........................................... 88
Miscellaneous Financial Provisions................................................................................ 88
164. Grants out of Consolidated Fund................................................................ 88
165. Exemption of certain public property from taxation ................................ 88
165A Power of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) to impose tax on the income of
certain corporations, etc. ............................................................................. 88
CHAPTER 2. – BORROWING AND AUDIT ................................................................ 89
166. Borrowing by Federal Government............................................................ 89
167. Borrowing by Provincial Government ....................................................... 89
Audit and Accounts .......................................................................................................... 90
168. Auditor-General of Pakistan ....................................................................... 90
169. Functions and powers of Auditor-General................................................. 91
170. Power of Auditor-General to give directions as to accounts..................... 91
171. Reports of Auditor-General ........................................................................ 91
CHAPTER 3. – PROPERTY, CONTRACTS, LIABILITIES AND SUITS ................... 92
172. Ownerless property ...................................................................................... 92
173. Power to acquire property and to make contracts, etc. ............................ 92
174. Suits and proceedings................................................................................... 93
PART VII ............................................................................................................. 94
The Judicature................................................................................................................ 94
CHAPTER 1. – THE COURTS ....................................................................................... 94
175. Establishment and jurisdiction of courts.................................................... 94
175A. Appointment of Judges to the Supreme Court, High Courts and the
Federal Shariat Court.................................................................................. 94
CHAPTER 2. – THE SUPREME COURT OF PAKISTAN ........................................... 98
176. Constitution of Supreme Court................................................................... 98
177. Appointment of Supreme Court Judges..................................................... 98
178. Oath of Office ............................................................................................... 98
179. Retiring age................................................................................................... 99
180. Acting Chief Justice ..................................................................................... 99
181. Acting Judges................................................................................................ 99
182. Appointment of ad-hoc Judges.................................................................... 99
183. Seat of the Supreme Court ........................................................................ 100
184. Original Jurisdiction of Supreme Court .................................................. 100
185. Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court ................................................. 101
186. Advisory Jurisdiction................................................................................. 102
186A. Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases............................................... 102
187. Issue and execution of processes of Supreme Court................................ 102
188. Review of judgments of orders by the Supreme Court ........................... 102
189. Decisions of Supreme Court binding on other Courts ............................ 103
190. Action in aid of Supreme Court ................................................................ 103
191. Rules of procedure ..................................................................................... 103
CHAPTER 3. – THE HIGH COURTS .......................................................................... 103
192. Constitution of High Court........................................................................ 103
193. Appointment of High Court Judges.......................................................... 104
194. Oath of Office ............................................................................................. 104
195. Retiring age................................................................................................. 105
196. Acting Chief Justice ................................................................................... 105
197. Additional Judges....................................................................................... 105
198. Seat of the High Court ............................................................................... 106
199. Jurisdiction of High Court......................................................................... 107
200. Transfer of High Court Judges................................................................. 109
201. Decision of High Court binding on subordinate Courts ......................... 110
202. Rules of procedure ..................................................................................... 110
203. High Court to superintend subordinate Courts....................................... 110
203A. Provisions of Chapter to override other provisions of Constitution ...... 110
203B. Definitions................................................................................................... 111
203C. The Federal Shariat Court ........................................................................ 111
203CC.[Omitted] ...................................................................................................... 113
203D. Powers, jurisdiction and functions of the Court...................................... 113
203DD.Revisional and other jurisdiction of the Court ........................................ 114
203E. Powers and procedure of the Court.......................................................... 115
203F. Appeal to Supreme Court.......................................................................... 116
203G. Bar of jurisdiction ...................................................................................... 117
203GG.Decision of Court binding on High Court and courts subordinate to it 117
203H. Pending proceedings to continue, etc........................................................ 117
203J. Power to make rules................................................................................... 118
CHAPTER 4. – GENERAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE JUDICATURE ..... 119
204. Contempt of Court ..................................................................................... 119
205. Remuneration etc., of judges..................................................................... 119
206. Resignation.................................................................................................. 120
207. Judge not to hold office of profit, etc. ....................................................... 120
208. Officers and servants of Courts................................................................. 121
209. Supreme Judicial Council.......................................................................... 121
210. Power of Council to enforce attendance of persons, etc.......................... 122
211. Bar of jurisdiction ...................................................................................... 123
212. Administrative Courts and Tribunals ...................................................... 123
212A. [Omitted] ...................................................................................................... 124
212B. [Omitted] ...................................................................................................... 124
PART VIII .......................................................................................................... 125
Elections........................................................................................................................ 125
CHAPTER 1. – CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER AND ELECTION
[COMMISSION]............................................................................................................ 125
213. Chief Election Commissioner .................................................................... 125
214. Oath of Office ............................................................................................. 126
215. Term of office of Commissioner [and members] ..................................... 126
216. Commissioner [and members] not to hold office of profit...................... 127
217. Acting Commissioner ................................................................................. 128
218. Election Commission.................................................................................. 128
219. Duties of Commission................................................................................. 129
220. Executive authorities to assist Commission, etc....................................... 129
221. Officers and staff........................................................................................ 129
CHAPTER 2. – ELECTORAL LAWS AND CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS................ 130
222. Electoral laws.............................................................................................. 130
223. Bar against double membership................................................................ 130
224. Time of Election and bye-election............................................................. 131
224A. 2[Resolution by Committee or Election Commission............................... 133
225. Election dispute .......................................................................................... 134
226. Elections by secret ballot ........................................................................... 134
PART IX ............................................................................................................ 135
Islamic Provisions......................................................................................................... 135
227. Provisions relating to the Holy Quran and Sunnah ................................ 135
228. Composition, etc., of Islamic Council ....................................................... 135
229. Reference by [Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)], etc., to Islamic Council . 136
230. Functions of the Islamic Council............................................................... 136
231. Rules of procedure ..................................................................................... 137
PART X ............................................................................................................. 138
Emergency Provisions.................................................................................................. 138
232. Proclamation of emergency on account of war, internal disturbance,
etc................................................................................................................. 138
233. Power to suspend Fundamental Rights, etc., during emergency period 140
234. Power to issue Proclamation in case of failure of Constitutional
machinery in a Province ............................................................................ 141
235. Proclamation in case of financial emergency ........................................... 143
236. Revocation of Proclamation, etc................................................................ 144
237. [Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)] may make laws of indemnity, etc......... 144
PART XI ............................................................................................................ 145
Amendment of Constitution ........................................................................................ 145
238. Amendment of Constitution ...................................................................... 145
239. Constitution, amendment Bill.................................................................... 145
PART XII ........................................................................................................... 146
Miscellaneous................................................................................................................ 146
CHAPTER 1. – SERVICES........................................................................................... 146
240. Appointments to service of Pakistan and conditions of service.............. 146
241. Existing rules, etc., to continue.................................................................. 146
242. Public Service Commission........................................................................ 146
CHAPTER 2. – ARMED FORCES ............................................................................... 147
243. Command of Armed Forces ...................................................................... 147
244. Oath of Armed Forces................................................................................ 147
245. Functions of Armed Forces ....................................................................... 148
CHAPTER 3. – TRIBAL AREAS ................................................................................. 148
246. Tribal Areas................................................................................................ 148
247. [* * * * * * ]................................................................................................. 150
CHAPTER 4. – GENERAL........................................................................................... 150
248. Protection to President, Governor, Minister, etc..................................... 150
249. Legal proceedings....................................................................................... 151
250. Salaries, allowances, etc., of the President, etc......................................... 151
251. National language....................................................................................... 152
252. Special provisions in relation to major ports and aerodromes............... 153
253. Maximum limits as to property, etc.......................................................... 153
254. Failure to comply with requirement as to time does not render an act
invalid.......................................................................................................... 153
255. Oath of Office ............................................................................................. 154
256. Private armies forbidden ........................................................................... 154
257. Provision relating to the State of Jammu and Kashmir.......................... 154
258. Government of territories outside Provinces ........................................... 154
259. Awards ........................................................................................................ 154
CHAPTER 5. – INTERPRETATION............................................................................ 155
260. Definitions................................................................................................... 155
261. Person acting in office not to be regarded as successor to previous
occupant of office, etc................................................................................. 159
262. Gregorian calendar to be used .................................................................. 159
263. Gender and number ................................................................................... 159
264. Effect of repeal of laws............................................................................... 159
CHAPTER 6. – TITLE, COMMENCEMENT AND REPEAL..................................... 160
265. Title of Constitution and commencement ................................................ 160
266. Repeal.......................................................................................................... 161
CHAPTER 7. – TRANSITIONAL ................................................................................ 161
267. Power of President to remove difficulties................................................. 161
267A. Power to remove difficulties...................................................................... 161
267B. Removal of doubt ....................................................................................... 162
268. Continuance in force, and adaptation of certain laws............................. 162
269. Validation of law, acts, etc. ........................................................................ 163
270. Temporary validation of certain laws, etc................................................ 163
270A. Affirmation of President’s Orders, etc. .................................................... 164
270AA.Declaration and continuance of laws etc. ................................................. 166
270B. Elections to be deemed to be held under Constitution ............................ 168
270BB. General Elections 2008............................................................................... 168
271. First National Assembly............................................................................. 169
272. First [constitution of] Senate ..................................................................... 170
273. First Provincial Assembly.......................................................................... 171
274. Vesting of property, assets, rights, liabilities and obligations................. 172
275. Continuance in office of persons in service of Pakistan, etc. .................. 173
276. Oath of first President................................................................................ 175
277. Transitional financial, provisions.............................................................. 175
278. Accounts not audited before commencing day ........................................ 175
279. Continuance of taxes.................................................................................. 175
280. Continuance of Proclamation of Emergency ........................................... 176
[ANNEX............................................................................................................. 177
[FIRST SCHEDULE .......................................................................................... 179
Laws exempted from the operation of Article 8 (1) and (2)...................................... 179
[SECOND SCHEDULE ..................................................................................... 184
Election of President .................................................................................................... 184
THIRD SCHEDULE........................................................................................... 188
Oaths of Office.............................................................................................................. 188
FOURTH SCHEDULE....................................................................................... 204
LEGISLATIVE LISTS................................................................................................ 204
PART I............................................................................................................... 204
FIFTH SCHEDULE............................................................................................ 211
Remuneration and Terms and Conditions of ............................................................ 211
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