Rashid Mahmood
MILITARY PROFESSIONAL
These are the articles in our Constitution which define the fundamental rights of the citizens of Pakistan.
How many of these articles do you think are actually being followed by our Government in true letter and spirit.
Chapter 1: Fundamental Rights
8Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of fundamental rights to be void.
9Security of person.
10Safeguards as to arrest and detention
10A.Right to fair trial:
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:
26.Non-discrimination in respect of access to public places.
27.Safeguard against discrimination in services.
28Preservation of language, script and culture.
If the Govt does not follow any one of these articles,
Does it mean that they have violated the Constitution as per Article 4, 5 & 6 ?
How many of these articles do you think are actually being followed by our Government in true letter and spirit.
Chapter 1: Fundamental Rights
8Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of fundamental rights to be void.
9Security of person.
10Safeguards as to arrest and detention
10A.Right to fair trial:
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:
26.Non-discrimination in respect of access to public places.
27.Safeguard against discrimination in services.
28Preservation of language, script and culture.
If the Govt does not follow any one of these articles,
Does it mean that they have violated the Constitution as per Article 4, 5 & 6 ?

