9 The principles and provisions set out in the Objectives Resolution reproduced in the Annex are hereby made substantive part of the Constitution and shall have effect accordingly.

Note 9

Inserted by Revival of Constitution of 1973 Order, 1985 (President's Order No. 14 of 1985), Art.2 and Sch.item 2 (with effect from March 2, 1985).

Islam shall be the State religion of Pakistan.

(1)   Pakistan shall be a Federal Republic to be known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, hereinafter referred to as Pakistan.

1(2)   The territories of Pakistan shall comprise:-
(a)   the Provinces of 2[Balochistan] , the 3[Khyber Pakthunkhwa], the Punjab and 4[Sindh] ;
(b)   the Islamabad Capital Territory, hereinafter referred to as the Federal Capital; 5[and]

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12th April, 1973

                  Preamble



Whereas sovereignty over the entire Universe belongs to Almighty Allah alone, and the authority to be exercised by the people of Pakistan within the limits prescribed by Him is a sacred trust;

And whereas it is the will of the people of Pakistan to establish an order :-

Wherein the State shall Read More...