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Fundamental Rights: Chapter 1 of Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 I Articles 8-28 by Barrister Muhammad Ahmad Qayyum, Advocate Supreme Court
Fundamental Rights are enshrined in the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Chapter 1 of the Constitution contains articles about the fundamental rights. Articles 8 to 28 of the constitution deals with the all fundamental rights provided to the citizens of Pakistan. Followings are the fundamental rights guaranteed to the citizens of Pakistan under constitution.
No person shall be deprived of life or liberty, save in accordance with law (article 9)
Safeguard as to arrest and detention. All arrested person must be informed of grounds of their arrest, they have right to consult and defended by lawyer of their choice.
Right of fair trial under article 10A
Slavery, forced labor is prohibited and no child under age of 14 year be employed in factory and mines.
There shall be protection against retrospective punishment
There shall be protection against double punishment and self-incrimination.
Freedom of movement to everyone
Freedom of assembly for all citizens
Freedom of association for all citizens
There shall be freedom of trade, business and profession for all citizens.
Freedom of speech for all citizens
All citizens shall have right to have access to information in all matters of public importance under article 19A.
Freedom to profess religion and to manage religious institution in country
Safeguard against the taxation for the purposes of any particular religion.
Safeguard as to educational institutes in respect of religion etc.
All citizens have right to acquire, hold and dispose of property in any part of Pakistan.
Protection of property rights of owners.
All citizens are equal and there shall be no discrimination on bases of sex etc.
Free and compulsory education to all children of age 5 to 16 by Government
No discrimination in respect of access to public places.
Safeguard against discrimination in services.
All citizens have right to preserve their particular language, script and culture