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Essay On Fundamental Rights In Pakistan

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PAKISTAN STUDIES ASSIGNMENT

SUBMITTED BY: RAMEEL REHMAN
ROLL # : SP16-BSE-017
SUBMITTED TO: MR. BABAR FAROOQ

State of Fundamental Rights in Pakistan
The citizens of Pakistan as compared to any citizen of a civilized country possess their basic fundamental rights which are given to them through the unanimous Constitution known as “The Constitution of The Islamic Republic of Pakistan” passed by the Parliament of Pakistan on 12th April 1973. The preamble of the constitution is very much clear in this regard whereas sovereignty over the entire Universe belongs to Almighty Allah (God) alone, and the authority to be exercised by the people of Pakistan, within the limits prescribed by Him, is a sacred trust.
The constitution of Pakistan guarantees ‘Fundamental Rights to all its citizens. The state of Pakistan is party to a number of International Treaties regarding Human Rights, which include a Covenant on Civil and Political Rights including the various treaties dealing with particular Rights like CEDAW about women’s Rights, Racial Discrimination Convention, Child Rights Convention, and Convention against Torture. There are a number of Non Governmental Organizations actively keeping an eye on any abuse of Fundamental Rights. This should mean the guarantee of Fundamental Rights in Pakistan but the reality on ground is rather dismal. Everything from social practices, state policies and the approach of those who are responsible for ensuring Fundamental Rights as guaranteed by Pakistan’s Constitution and international obligations are far from satisfactory. Human rights are human as the term suggests; they are fundamental or …show more content…

All arrested person must be informed of grounds of their arrest, they have right to consult and defended by lawyer of their choice.
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