Pakistan: Contradicting the Constitution (il)legally

By Faryal Malik , 14 September 2014
Let us take it upon ourselves to dissect our collective mentality and culture of impunity affirmed by the laws that contradict the Constitution. PHOTO: FILE
Let us take it upon ourselves to dissect our collective mentality and culture of impunity affirmed by the laws that contradict the Constitution. PHOTO: FILE
<blockquote><p><i>“Wherein adequate provision shall be made for the minorities freely to profess and practice their religions and develop their cultures… Wherein adequate provision shall be made to safeguard the legitimate interests of minorities and backward and depressed classes… No person shall be deprived of life or liberty save in accordance with law… All citizens are equal before law and are entitled to equal protection of law… There shall be no discrimination on the basis of sex… No child below the age of 14 years shall be engaged in any factory or mine or any other hazardous employment… The State shall safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of minorities, including their due representation in the Federal and Provincial services…”</i></p><p><b><i><br></i></b></p>
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