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Fundamentals of
Public Administration
MPA - 406
FACILITATOR
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Majid Mahmood
Reflections
Constitution of
Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973
The 1973 Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973
contains Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policies which
give basic rights to citizens.
Some of the Articles pertaining to Human Dignity & Respect
given in Constitution of Pakistan are as follows:-

Security of persons:
No person shall be deprived of life or liberty.
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Constitution of
Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973
The 1973 Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973
contains Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policies which
give basic rights to citizens.
Some of the Articles pertaining to Human Dignity & Respect
given in Constitution of Pakistan are as follows:-

Safeguards as to arrest and detention:
No person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being
informed, of the grounds for such arrest
Nor shall he be denied the right to consult and be defended by a legal
practitioner of his choice.
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Slavery, forced labor, etc., prohibited:
Slavery is forbidden and no law shall permit or facilitate its
introduction into Pakistan in any form.

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Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973
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Sacredness of Dignity of Man, etc.:
The dignity of man and, subject to law, the privacy of home,
shall be firm.
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Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973
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Freedom of Movement, etc.:
Every citizen shall have the right to remain in, and subject to any
reasonable restriction imposed by law in the public interest, enter
and move freely throughout Pakistan and to reside and settle in any
part thereof.
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Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973
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Freedom of Assembly:
Every citizen shall have the right to assemble peacefully and
without arms, subject to any reasonable restrictions imposed by law
in the interest of public order.
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Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973
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Freedom of Association:
Every citizen shall have the right to form associations or unions,
subject to any reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the interest
of (sovereignty or integrity of Pakistan, public order or morality.)

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Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973
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Freedom of Trade, Business or Profession:
Subject to such qualifications, if any, as may be prescribed by law,
every citizen shall have the right to enter upon any lawful
profession or occupation, and to conduct any lawful trade or
business.
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Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973
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Freedom of Speech, etc:
Every citizen shall have the right to freedom of speech and
expression, and
there shall be freedom to the Press, subject to any reasonable
restrictions imposed by law in the interest of the glory of Islam
or the integrity, security or defense or Pakistan or any part
thereof, friendly relations with foreign States, public order,
decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of Court.
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Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973
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Thank you
for your kind attention!
FACILITATOR
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Majid Mahmood
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