PART I
Introductory
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.
(2) The territories of Pakistan shall comprise :-
(a) the Provinces of Baluchistan, the North-West Frontier, the Punjab and Sind;
(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.
(3) Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) may by law admit into the Federation new States or areas on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit.
2. Islam to be State religion
Islam shall be the State religion of Pakistan.
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.
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.
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.
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 inviolable obligation of every citizen wherever he may be and of every other person for the time being within Pakistan.
6. High treason.
(1) Any person who abrogates or attempts or conspires to abrogate, subverts or attempts or conspires to subvert the Constitution by use of force or show of force or by other unconstitutional means shall be guilty of high treason.
(2) Any person aiding or abetting the acts mentioned in clause (1) shall likewise be guilty of high treason.
(3) Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) shall by law provide for the punishment of persons found guilty of high treason.
The Constitution of Pakistan 1973
Table of Contents
Part I: Introductory [Articles 1-6]
Part II: Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy [Articles 7-40]
Chapter 1: Fundamental Rights [Articles 8-28]
Chapter 2: Principles of Policy [Articles 29-40]
Part III: The Federation of Pakistan [Articles 41-100]
Chapter 1: The President [Articles 41-49]
Chapter 2: Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) [Articles 50-89]
Chapter 3: The Federal Government [Articles 90-100]
Part IV: Provinces [Articles 101-140A]
Chapter 1: The Governors [Articles 101-105]
Chapter 2: Provincial Assemblies [Articles 106-128]
Chapter 3: The Provincial Governments [Articles 129-140A]
Part V: Relations between Federation and Provinces [Articles 141-159]
Chapter 1: Distribution of Legislative Powers [Articles 141-144]
Chapter 2: Administrative Relations between the Federation and Provinces [Articles 145-152]
Chapter 3: Special Provisions [Articles 152A-159]
Part VI: Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits [Articles 160-174]
Chapter 1: Finance [Articles 160-165A]
Chapter 2: Borrowing and Audit [Articles 166-171]
Chapter 3: Property, Contracts, Liabilities and Suits [Articles 172-174]
Part VII: The Judicature [Articles 175-212B]
Chapter 1: The Courts [Article 175]
Chapter 2: The Supreme Court of Pakistan [Articles 176-191]
Chapter 3: The High Courts [Articles 192-203]
Chapter 3A: Federal Shariat Court [Articles 203A-203J]
Chapter 4: General Provisions Relating to the Judicature [Articles 204-212B]
Part VIII: Elections [Articles 213-226]
Chapter 1: Chief Election Commissioner and Elections Commissions [Articles 213-221]
Chapter 2: Electoral Laws and Conduct of Elections [Articles 222-226]
Part IX: Islamic Provisions [Articles 227-231]
Part X: Emergency Provisions [Articles 232-237]
Part XI: Amendment of Constitution [Articles 238-239]
Part XII: Miscellaneous [Articles 240-280]
Chapter 1: Services [Articles 240-242]
Chapter 2: Armed Forces [Articles 243-245]
Chapter 3: Tribal Areas [Articles 246-247]
Chapter 4: General [Articles 248-259]
Chapter 5: Interpretation [Articles 260-264]
Chapter 6: Title, Commencement and Repeal [Articles 265-266]
Chapter 7: Transitional [Articles 267-280]