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The Constitution of Pakistan 1973

Chapter 1: Fundamental Rights


Article 8 to 28
8 Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of fundamental rights to
be void.
9 Security of person.
No person shall be deprived of life or liberty saves in accordance with law.
10 Safeguards as to arrest and detention
1. No person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being
informed.
2. Every person who is arrested and detained in custody shall be produced
before a magistrate within a period of twenty-four hours of such arrest.
10A. Right to fair trial:
For the determination of his civil rights and obligations or in any criminal charge
against him a person shall be entitled to a fair trial and due process .
11 Slavery, forced labour, etc. prohibited
12 Protection against retrospective punishment
13 Protection against double punishment and self-incrimination.
14 Inviolability of dignity of man, etc.
15 Freedom of movement, etc
16 Freedom of assembly.
17. Freedom of association:
18 Freedom of trade, business or profession
19 Freedom of speech, etc.
19A. Right to information:
20 Freedom to profess religion and to manage religious institutions.
21 Safeguard against taxation for purposes of any particular
religion.
22 Safeguards as to educational institutions in respect of religion,
etc.
23 Provision as to property.
24 Protection of property rights.
25 Equality of citizens.
25A. Right to education:
27. Safeguard against discrimination in services.
26. Non-discrimination in respect of access to public places.
28 Preservation of language, script and culture.

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