Article 2(1) of the UN Charter explicitly states that the Organization is based on the principle of the sovereign equality of all its members, serving as a foundational pillar of global governance.

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The ICJ is established by the UN Charter as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, with its Statute forming an integral part of the Charter.

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Article 24 of the UN Charter confers upon the Security Council primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, distinguishing its mandate from the deliberative role of the General Assembly.

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The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a unique process under the auspices of the UN Human Rights Council that involves a review of the human rights records of all UN member states.

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While the UDHR was adopted as a non-binding declaration, its provisions have gained the status of customary international law, influencing national constitutions and international human rights treaties.

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The Doctrine of Judicial Restraint is a theory of judicial interpretation that encourages judges to limit the exercise of their own power and avoid overturning laws unless they are clearly unconstitutional, thereby respecting the role of the legislature.

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Article 19 of the Constitution of Pakistan provides every citizen the right to freedom of speech and expression, which is a fundamental right subject to reasonable restrictions in the interest of the glory of Islam or the integrity, security, or defense of Pakistan.

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The PVARA is engaging with Jamia Darul Uloom to distinguish between speculative crypto and asset-backed tokens. The State Bank and SECP are regulatory bodies, not the religious seminary involved in the fatwa. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2015697/crypto-czar-asks-jamia-darul-uloom-to-distinguish-between-speculative-crypto-asset-backed-tokens, 15 Jul 2026]

The petroleum levy on diesel is approximately Rs80 per litre, which is higher than the Rs70 levy on petrol. Therefore, the statement claiming the diesel levy is lower is incorrect. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014423/govt-raises-petrol-price-by-rs1318-diesel-by-rs1380, 10 Jul 2026]

The funeral ceremonies were held in several locations, including the Iraqi shrine cities of Najaf and Karbala, before the final burial in Mashhad. [Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/2014150/funeral-prayers-offered-for-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-in-irans-mashhad, 09 Jul 2026]