Sure, let's go over the key articles in the Constitution of Pakistan. Here's a breakdown of some of the most important articles from various parts of the Constitution:
Part I: Introductory
• Article 1: The Republic and its territories.
• Article 2: Islam to be the state religion.
• Article 2A: The Objectives Resolution to form part of substantive provisions.
Part II: Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy
• Article 8: Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of fundamental rights to be void.
• Article 9: Security of person.
• Article 10: Safeguards as to arrest and detention.
• Article 10A: Right to a fair trial.
• Article 11: Slavery, forced labor, etc., prohibited.
• Article 12: Protection against retrospective punishment.
• Article 13: Protection against double punishment and self-incrimination.
• Article 14: Inviolability of dignity of man, etc.
• Article 15: Freedom of movement, etc.
• Article 16: Freedom of assembly.
• Article 17: Freedom of association.
• Article 18: Freedom of trade, business, or profession.
• Article 19: Freedom of speech, etc.
• Article 20: Freedom to profess religion and to manage religious institutions.
• Article 21: Safeguard against taxation for purposes of any particular religion.
• Article 22: Safeguards as to educational institutions in respect of religion, etc.
• Article 23: Provision as to property.
• Article 24: Protection of property rights.
• Article 25: Equality of citizens.
• Article 25A: Right to education.
• Article 26: Non-discrimination in respect of access to public places.
• Article 27: Safeguard against discrimination in services.
• Article 28: Preservation of language, script, and culture.
Part III: The Federation of Pakistan
• Article 41: The President.
• Article 48: President to act on advice, etc.
• Article 50: The Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament).
• Article 58: Dissolution of the National Assembly.
• Article 59: The Senate.
• Article 62: Qualifications for membership of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament).
• Article 63: Disqualifications for membership of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament).
• Article 70: Introduction and passing of Bills.
• Article 73: Procedure with respect to Money Bills.
• Article 89: Power of President to promulgate Ordinances.
• Article 91: The Cabinet.
• Article 92: Federal Ministers and Ministers of State.
• Article 93: Adviser to Prime Minister.
Part IV: Provinces
• Article 101: The Governor.
• Article 105: Governor to act on advice, etc.
• Article 106: Constitution of Provincial Assemblies.
• Article 112: Dissolution of Provincial Assembly.
Part V: Relations Between Federation and Provinces
• Article 141: Extent of Federal and Provincial laws.
• Article 142: Subject-matter of Federal and Provincial laws.
• Article 143: Inconsistency between Federal and Provincial laws.
Part VI: Finance, Property, Contracts, and Suits
• Article 160: National Finance Commission.
• Article 165: Exemption of certain property from taxation.
• Article 168: Auditor-General of Pakistan.
Part VII: The Judicature
• Article 175: Establishment and jurisdiction of courts.
• Article 184: Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
• Article 185: Appellate jurisdiction of Supreme Court.
• Article 199: Jurisdiction of High Court.
Part VIII: Elections
• Article 213: Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commission.
• Article 218: Election Commission of Pakistan.
Part IX: Islamic Provisions
• Article 227: Provisions relating to the Holy Quran and Sunnah.
Article 228: Council of Islamic Ideology.
Part X: Emergency Provisions
• Article 232: Proclamation of emergency on account of war, internal disturbance, etc.
• Article 234: Power to issue Proclamation in case of failure of constitutional machinery in a Province.
Part XI: Miscellaneous
• Article 238: Amendment of the Constitution.
• Article 239: Constitution Amendment Bill.
These articles provide a foundational understanding of the Constitution
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