Constitution of 1962

The right to protection against unlawful detention is categorized as a fundamental right under Article 153 [19, 20].

The election, duties, and removal (impeachment) of the President are covered in Articles 9 through 18 [21, 22].

Article 3 defines loyalty as the primary duty, while Article 4 establishes obedience to the law as an obligation [3, 7].

Part XVI (and related articles like 161) covers the distribution of taxes and grants between the Centre and the provinces [6, 23].

The emergency provisions allow for the suspension of fundamental rights while the emergency is in effect [17, 24].

Article 179 provides for the establishment of Public Service Commissions at both central and provincial levels [25].

The Preamble outlines the ideological foundation, including Islamic principles and the concept of sovereignty [1, 2].

The Governors of the provinces are appointed by the President [26-28].

Article 106 (and related procedures in 178) details the disciplinary actions and dismissal procedures for civil servants [25, 29].

The right to free speech is subject to restrictions in the interest of national security and public order [9, 16].

The Right to Property and protection against its compulsory acquisition is found in Article 152 [19, 20].

Article 6 explicitly notes that a law’s validity cannot be challenged solely on the basis of a deviation from the principles of law-making [7].

The Financial Procedures (Articles 37-48) provide the framework for the Central Consolidated Fund and budget administration [21, 30].

Article 156 (and related transitional provisions in Article 6) addresses the official language of Pakistan [19, 31].

Article 186 specifically provides for the right to a fair trial and legal representation [32].

The structure, jurisdiction, and appointment of the Supreme Court are detailed in Articles 49 through 65 [27, 30, 33].

Article 57 empowers the Supreme Court to act as an arbiter in disputes between the federal and provincial governments [8].

As stated in Article 1, the Republic consists of East Pakistan and West Pakistan [3].

Article 149 ensures that all citizens are equal before the law [8, 16].

Part XXXI (Articles 244-246) describes the role of Parliament in passing constitutional reforms [14].