Article 171 of the Constitution of Pakistan

279. Continuance of taxes 279. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Constitution, all taxes and fees levied under any law in force immediately before the commencing day shall continue to be levied until they are varied or abolished by Act of the appropriate Legislature. CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 175 280. Continuance of Proclamation of Emergency 280. The Proclamation of Emergency issued on the twenty -third day of November, one thous and nine hundred and seventy -one, shall be deemed to be a Proclamation of Emergency issued under Article 232, and for the purposes of clause (7) and clause (8) thereof to have been issued on the commencing day, and any law, rule or order made or purporting to have been made in pursuance of that Proclamation shall be deemed to have been validly made 1[and shall not be called in question in any Court on the ground of inconsistency with any of the rights conferred by Chapter I of Part II. ] ____________ 1 Added and shall be deemed always to have been so added by the Constitution (Fifth Amdt) Act, 1976 (62 of 1976), s. 17. CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 176 1[ANNEX (Article 2A) The Objectives Resolution (In the name of Allah, the most beneficent, the most mercifu l.) Whereas sovereignty over the entire universe belongs to Allah Almighty alone and the authority which He has delegated to the State of Pakistan, through its people for being exercised within the limits prescribed by Him is a sacred trust; This Constituent Assembly representing the people of Pakistan resolves to frame a constitution for the sovereign independent State of Pakistan; Wherein t he State shall exercise its powers and authority through the chosen representatives of the people; Wherein the principles of democracy, freedom, equality, tolerance and social justice as enunciated by Islam shall be fully observed; Wherein the Muslims sh all be enabled to order their lives in the individual and collective spheres in accordance with the teachings and requirements of Islam as set -out in the Holy Quran and the Sunnah; Wherein adequate provision shall be made for the minorities to 2[freely] profess and practise their religions and develop their cultures; Wherein the territories now included in or in accession with Pakistan and such other territories as may hereafter be included in or accede to Pakistan shall form a Federation wherein the unit s will be autonomous with such boundaries and limitations on their powers and authority as may be prescribed; Wherein shall be guaranteed fundamental rights including equality of status, of opportunity and before law, social, economic and political justic e, and freedom of thought, expression, belief, faith, worship and association, subject to law and public morality; 1 New Annex ins. by P.O. No. 14 of 1985, Art. 2 and Sch. 2 Ins. by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amdt.) Act, 2010 (10 of 2010), s. 99. CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 177 Wherein adequate provision shall be made to safeguard the legitimate interests of minorities and backward and depressed classes; Wherein th e independence of the Judiciary shall be fully secured; Wherein the integrity of the territories of the Federation, its independence and all its rights including its sovereign rights on land, sea and air shall be safeguarded; So that the people of Pakist an may prosper and attain their rightful and honoured place amongst the nations of the World and make their full contribution towards international peace and progress and happiness of humanity.] __________ CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 178 1[FIRST SCHEDULE [Article 8(3) (b) and (4) ] Law s exempted from the operation of Article 8 (1) and (2) PART I I. President’s Orders 1. The Acceding State (Property) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 12 of 1961). 2. The Economic Reforms Order, 1972 (P. O. No. 1 of 1972). II. Regulations 1. The Land Reforms R egulation, 1972. 2. The Land Reforms (Baluchistan Pat Feeder Canal) Regulation, 1972. 3. The Economic Reforms (Protection of Industries) Regulation, 1972. 4. The Distribution of Property (Chitral) Regulation, 1974 (II of 1974). 5. The Settlement of Dis putes of Immovable Property (Chitral) Regulation, 1974 (III of 1974). 6. The Dir and Swat (Devolution and Distribution of Property and Settlement of Disputes of Immovable Property) (Amendment) Regulation, 1975 (II of 1975). 2[7. The Settlement of Disput es of Immovable Property (Chitral) (Amendment) Regulation, 1976 (II of 1976)]. III. Federal Acts 1. The Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1974 (XXX of 1974). 1 The First Schedule as amended by the Constitution (First Amdt.) Act, 1974 (33 of 1974), s. 17, (w.e.f. the 4th May, 1974), has been subs. by the Constit ution (Fourth Amdt.) Act, 1975 (71 of 1975), s. 12, (w.e.f . the 21st November, 1975). 2 Entry 7 added by the Constitution (Fifth Amdt.) Act, 1976 (62 of 1976), s. 18, ( w.e.f. the 13th September, 1976). CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 179 2. The Land Reforms (Amendment) Act, 1975 (XXXIX of 1975). 1[3. The Flour Milling C ontrol and Development Act, 1976 (LVII of 1976). 4. The Rice Milling Control and Development Act, 1976 (LVIII of 1976). 5. The Cotton Ginning Control and Development Act, 1976 (LIX of 1976).] 2[6. The Pakistan Army Act, 1952 (XXXIX of 1952) . 7. The Pakistan Air Force Act, 1953 (VI of 1953) . 8. The Pakistan Navy Ordinance, 1961 (XXXV of 1961) . 9. The Protection of Pakistan Act, 2014 (X of 2014).] IV. Ordinance Promulgated by the President The Land Reforms (Amendment) Ordinan ce, 1975 (XXI of 1975), and the Federal Act enacted to replace the said Ordinance. V. Provincial Acts 1. The Land Reforms (Baluchistan Amendment) Act, 1974 (Baluchistan Act XI of 1974). 2. The Land Reforms (Pat Feeder Canal Regulation) (Amendment) Act, 1975 (Baluchistan Act VII of 1975). 3[VI. Provincial Ordinance The Land Reforms (Pat Feeder Canal) (Amendment) Ordinance, 1976]. __________ 1 Entries 3 to 5 added by the Constitution (Fifth Am dt.) Act, 1976 (62 of 1976), s. 18, (w.e.f. the 13th September, 1976). 2 Added by the Constitution (Twenty -first Amendment) Act, 2015 (I of 2015) and shall cease to form part of the Constitution and shall stand repealed on the expiration of two years. 3 Sub-heading VI and the entry added ibid., CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 180 PART II I. President’s Orders 1. The Minerals (Acquisition and Transfer) Order, 1961 (P. O. No. 8 of 196 1). 2. The Companies (Managing Agency and Election of Directors) Order, 1972 (P. O. No. 2 of 1972). 3. The Co -operative Societies (Reforms) Order, 1972 (P. O. No. 9 of 1972). 4. The Life Insurance (Nationalization) Order, 1972 (P. O. No. 10 of 1972). 5. The Martial Law (Pending Proceedings) Order, 1972 (P. O. No. 14 of 1972). 6. The Rulers of Acceding States (Abolition of Privy Purses and Privileges) Order, 1972 (P. O. No. 15 of 1972). 7. The Industrial Sanctions and Licences (Cancellation) Order, 197 2 (P. O. No. 16 of 1972). 8. The Criminal Law Amendment (Special Court) Order, 1972 (P. O. No. 20 of 1972). II. Regulations 1. Rawalpindi (Requisition of Property) Regulation, 1959. 2. The Pakistan Capital Regulation, 1960. 3. The Scrutiny of Claims (Evacuee Property) Regulation, 1961. 4. The Income Tax (Correction of Returns and False Declaration) Regulation, 1969. 5. The Improper Acquisition of Property Regulation, 1969. 6. The Removal from Service (Special Provisions) Regulation, 1969. 7. The Living Beyond Ostensible Means (Punishment) Regulation, 1969. 8. The Government Agricultural Land (Recovery of Illegal Possession) Regulation, 1969. 9. The Enemy Property (Payment of Money Due to Enemy) Regulation, 1970. CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 181 10. The Withdrawal of Currency N otes (High Denomination) Regulation, 1971. 11. The Price of Evacuee Property and Public Dues (Recovery) Regulation, 1971. 12. The Peshawar District and Tribal Areas (Settlement of Disputes) Regulation, 1971. 13. The Convention Muslim League and Awami Le ague (Scrutiny of Funds) Regulation, 1971. 14. The Foreign Exchange Repatriation Regulation, 1972. 15. The Foreign Assets (Declaration) Regulation, 1972. 16. The Removal from Service (Review Petition) Regulation, 1972. 17. The privately Managed Schools and Colleges (Taking Over) Regulation, 1972. 18. The Enemy Property (Revocation of Sales) Regulation, 1972. 19. The Dir and Swat (Devolution and Distribution of Property) Regulation, 1972. 20. The Dir and Swat (Settlement of Disputes of Immovable Prope rty) Regulation, 1972. 21. The West Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation (Revocation of Sale or Transfer) Regulation, 1972. 22. The National Press Trust (Suspension of Board of Trustees and Directors) Regulation, 1972. 23. The Co -operative Banks (Rep ayment of Loans) (Punjab) Regulation, 1972. 24. The Co -operative Societies (Repayment of Loans) (Sind) Regulation, 1972. III. Ordinances Promulgated by the President 1. The Control of Shipping Ordinance, 1959 (X III of 1959). 2. The Jammu and Kashmir (Administration of Property) Ordinance, 1961 (III of 1961). CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 182 3. The Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961 (VIII of 1961). 4. The Security of Pakistan (Amendment) Ordinance, 1961 (XIV of 1961). 5. The Associated Press of Pakistan (Taking Over) Ordinance, 19 61 (XX of 1961). 6. The Trade Organisations Ordinance, 1961 (XLV of 1961). IV. Federal Acts The Censorship of Films Act, 1963 (XVIII of 1963). V. Ordinances Promulgated by the Governor of Former Province of West Pakistan 1. The West Pakistan Gov ernment Educational and Training Institutions Ordinance, 1960 (W.P. Ordinance No. XI of 1960). 2. The West Pakistan Wakf Properties Ordinance, 1961 (W.P. Ordinance No. XXVIII of 1961). 3. The Societies Registration (West Pakistan Amend ment) Ordinance, 1 962 (W.P. Ordinance No. IX of 1962). 4. The West Pakistan Industries (Control on Establishment and Enlargement) Ordinance, 1963 (W.P. Ordinance No. IV of 1963). VI. Ordinances Promulgated by the Governor of the North -West Frontier Province 1. The Nort h-West Frontier Province Government Educational and Training Institutions Ordinance, 1971 (N.W.F.P. Ordinance No. III of 1971). 2. The North -West Frontier Province Chashma Right Bank Canal Project (Control and Prevention of Speculation in Land) Ordinance, 1971 (N.W.F.P. Ordinance No. V of 1971). 3. The North -West Frontier Province Gomal Zam Project (Control and Prevention of Speculation in Land) Ordinance, 1971 (N.W.F.P. Ordinance No. VIII of 1971).] ___________ CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 183 1[SECOND SCHEDULE [Article 41 (3) ] Election of President 1. The 2[Election Commission of Pakistan] shall hold and conduct election to the office of President, and 2[Chief Election Commissioner ] shall be the Returning Officer for such election. 2. The 2[Election Commission of Pakistan] shall appoint Presiding Officers to preside at the meeting of the members of Majlis -e-Shoora (Parliament) and at the meetings of the members of the Provincial Assemblies. 3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall by public noti fication fix the time and place fo r depositing nomination papers, holding a scrutiny, making withdrawals, if any, and holding the poll, if necessary. 4. At any time before noon on the day fixed for nomina tion any member of the Majlis -e-Shoora (Parliament) or of a Provincial Assembly may nominate for election as President a person qualified for election as President by delivering to the Presiding Officer a nomination paper, signed by himself as proposer and by another member of the Majlis -e- Shoora (Parliament) or, as the case may be Assemb ly as seconder, together with a statement signed by the person nominated that he concents to the nomination: Provided that no person shall subscribe, whether as proposer or as seconder, more than one nomination paper at any one election. 5. The scrutiny shall be held by the Chief Election Commissioner at the time and place fixed by him, and if after scrutiny only one person remains validly nominated, the Chief Election Commissioner shall declare that person to be elected, or if more than one person remain s validly nominated, he shall announce, by public notification, the names of the persons validly nominated, to be hereinafter called the candidates. 6. A candidate may withdraw his candidature at any time before noon on the day fixed for this purpose by d elivering a notice in writing under his hand to the Presiding Officer with whom his nomination paper has been deposited, and a candidate who has given a notice of withdrawal of his candidature under this paragraph shall not be allowed to cancel that notice . 1 Subs. by P. O. No. 14 of 1985, Art. 2 and Sch., for "Second Schedule." 2 Subs. & inserted by t he Constitution (Twentieth Amendment) Act, 2012 (V of 2012) s. 10. CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 184 7. If all but one of the candidates have withdrawn, that one shall be declared by the Chief Election Commissioner to be elected. 8. If there is no withdrawal, or if, after withdrawals have taken place, two or more candidates are left, the Chief Electio n Commissioner shall announce by Public notifica tion the names of the candidates, and their proposers and seconders, and shall proceed to hold a poll by secret ballot in accordance with the provisions of the succeeding para graphs. 9. If a candidate whos e nomination has been found to be in order dies after the time fixed for nomination, and a report of his death is received by the Presiding Officer before the commencement of the poll, the Presiding Officer shall, upon being satisfied of the fact of the de ath of the candidate, countermand the poll and report the fact to the Chief Election Commissioner, and all proceedings with reference to the election shall be commenced a new in all respects as if for a new election: Provided that no further nomination sh all be necessary in the case of a candidate whose nomination was valid at the time of the countermanding of the poll: Provided further that no person who has under para graph 6 of this Schedule given notice of withdrawal of his candidature before the coun termanding of the poll shall be ineligible for being nominated as a candidate for the elec tion after such countermanding. 10. The poll shall be taken at the meetings of Majlis -e-Shoora (Parliament) and of each Provincial Assembly, and the respective Presiding Officers shall conduct the poll with the assistance of such officers as they may, with the approval of the Chief Election Commissioner, respectively appoint. 11. A ballot paper shall be issued to every member of Majlis -e-Shoora (Parliament), and of each Provincial Assembly, who presents himself for voting at the meeting of the members of the Majlis -e-Shoora (Parliament) or, as the case may be of the Provincial Assembly of which he is a member (hereinafter referred to as a person voting), and he shal l exercise his vote personally by marking the paper in accordance with the provisions of the succeeding para graphs. 12. The poll shall be by secret ballot by means of ballot papers containing the names of all the candidates in alpha betical order who hav e not withdrawn, and a person voting shall vote by placing a mark against the name of the person for whom he wishes to vote. CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 185 13. Ballot papers shall be issued from a book of ballot papers with counterfoils, each counterfoil being numbered; and when a ball ot paper is issued to a person voting his name shall be entered on the counterfoil, and the ballot paper shall be authenticated by the initials of the Presiding Officer. 14. A ballot paper having been marked by the person vot ing shall be deposited by tha t person in a ballot box to be placed in front of the Presiding Officer. 15. If a ballot paper is spoiled by a person voting he may return it to the Presiding Officer, who shall issue a second ballot paper, canceling the first ballot paper and marking the cancellation on the appropriate counterfoil. 16. A ballot paper shall be invalid if — (i) there is upon it any name, word or mark, by which the person voting may be identified; or (ii) it does not contain the initials of the Presiding Officer; or (iii)it does not co ntain mark; or (iv) a mark is placed against the names of two or more candidates ; or (v) there is any uncertainty as to the identity of the candidate against whose name the mark is placed. 17. After the close of the poll each Presiding Officer shall, in the presence of such of the candidates or their authorized representatives as may desire to be present, open and empty the ballot boxes and examine the ballot papers therein, rejecting any which are invalid, count the number of votes recorded for each candidate on the valid ballot papers, and communicate the number of the votes so recorded to the Chief Election Commissioner. 18. (1) The Chief Election Commissioner shall determine the result of the election in the following manner, namely :— (a) the number of votes cast in the Majlis -e-Shoora (Parliament) in favour of each candidate shall be counted; CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 186 (b) the number of votes cast in a Provincial Assembly in favour of each candidate shall be multiplied by the total number of seats in the Provincial Assembly for the time being having the smallest number of seats and divided by the total number of seats in the Provincial Assembly in which the votes have been cast; and (c) the number of votes calculated in the man ner referred to in clause (b) shall be added to the number of votes counted under clause (a). Explanation .–In this paragraph, "total number of seats" includes seats reserved for non -Muslims and women. (2) A fraction shall be rounded off to the nearest whole. 19. The candidate who has obtained the largest number of votes compiled in the manner specified in paragraph 18 shall be declared by the Chief Election Commissioner to be elected. 20. Where at any poll any two or more candidates obtain an equal number of votes, the selection of the candidate to be elected shall be by drawing of lots. 21. When, after any poll, the counting of the votes has been completed, and the result of the voting determined, the Chief Election Commissioner shall forthwith announce the result to those present, and shall report the resul t to the Federal Government, who shall forthwith cause the result to be declared by a public notification. 22. The 1[Election Commission of Pakistan] may, by public notification, with the approval of the President, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Schedule.] ___________ 1 Subs. by t he Constitution (Twentieth Amendmen t) Act, 2012 (V of 2012) s. 10. CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 187 THIRD SCHEDULE Oaths of Office PRESIDENT [Article 42 ] (In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful .) I, ____________________________, do solemnly swear that I am a Muslim and believe in the U nity and Oneness of Almighty Allah, the Books of Allah, the Holy Quran being the last of them, the Prophethood of Muhammad (peace be upon him) as the last of the Prophets and that there can be no Prophet after him, the Day of Judgement, and all the require ments and teachings of the Holy Quran and Sunnah. That I will bear true faith and allegiance to Pakistan: That, as President of Pakistan, I will discharge my duties, and perform my functions, honestly, to the best of my ability, faithfully in accordance with the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of Pakistan; That I will strive to preserve the Islamic Ideology which is the basis for the creation of Pakistan: That I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan: That, in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill -will : And that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall beco me known to me as President of Pakistan, except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as President. 1[May Allah Almighty help and guide me (A ’meen).] ___________ 1 Added by P. O. No. 14 of 1985, Art. 2 and Sch., CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 188 PRIME MINISTER [Article 91 1[(5)]] (In the name of Allah, the most B eneficent, the most Merciful .) I,______________________________, do solemnly swear that I am a Muslim and believe in the Unity and Oneness of Almighty Allah, the Books of Allah, the Holy Quran being the last of them, the Prophethood of Muhammad (peace be upon him) as the last of the Prophets and that there can be no Prophet after him, the Day of Judgement, and all the requirements and teachings of the Holy Quran and Sunnah. That I will bear true faith and allegiance to Pakistan: That, as Prime Minister o f Pakistan, I will discharge my duties, and perform my functions, honestly, to the best of my ability, faithfully in accordance with the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of Pakistan : That I will strive to preserve the Islamic Ideology which is the basis for the creation of Pakistan : That I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decision s : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan: That, in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill -will: And that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as Prime Minister, except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as Prime Minister. 2[May Allah Almighty help and guide me (A’meen).] __________ 1 Subs. by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amdt.) Act, 2010 (10 of 2010), s. 100, for (3). 2 Added by P. O. No. 14 of 1985, Art. 2 and Sch., CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 189 FEDERAL MINISTER OR MINISTER OF STATE [Article 92 (2)] (In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful .) I, _________________________________ do solemnly swear that I will bear true fa ith and allegiance to Pakistan : That, as Federal Minister (or Minister of State); I will discharge my duties, and perform my functions, honestly, to the best of my ability, faithfully in accordance with the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakista n and the law, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well -being and prosperity of Pakistan : That I will strive to preserve the Islamic Ideology which is the basis for the creation of Pakistan : That I will not allow my pe rsonal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan : That, in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill -will : And that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as Federal Minister (or Minister of St ate), except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as Federal Minister (or Minister of State), or as may be specially permitted by the Prime Minister. 1[May Allah Almighty help and guide me (A’meen).] ___________ 1 Added by P. O. No. 14 of 1985, Art. 2 and Sch., CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 190 SPEAKER OF NATIONAL A SSEMBLY OR CHAIRMAN OF SENATE [Article s 53(2) and 61 ] (In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful) I,___________________________________, do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to Pakistan : That, as Speaker of the National Assembly (or Chairman of the Senate) and whenever I am called upon to act as President of Pakistan, I will discharge my duties, and perform my functions honestly, to the best of my ability, faithfully, in accordance with the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan the law and as Speaker of the National Assembly in accordance with the rules of the Assembly (or as Chairman of the Senate in accordance with the rules of the Senate), and always in the interest of the sov ereignty, integr ity, well -being and prosperity of Pakistan : That I will strive to preserve the Islamic Ideology which is the basis for the creation of Pakistan : That I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan : And that, in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill -will. 1[May Allah Almighty he lp and guide me (A’meen).] ___________ 1 Added by P. O. No. 14 of 1985, Art. 2 and Sch., CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 191 DEPUTY SPEAKER OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OR DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF SENATE [Article s 53 (2) and 61 ] (In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful .) I,__________________________________, do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to Pakistan : That, whenever I am called upon to act as Speaker of the National Assembly (or Chairman of the Senate), I will discharge my duties, and perform my functions honestly, to the best of my ability , faithfully, in accordance with the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the law and the rules of the Assembly (or Senate), and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well -being and prosperity of Pakistan: That I w ill strive to preserve the Islamic Ideology which is the basis for the creation of Pakistan : That I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan : And that, in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill -will. 1[May Allah Almighty help and guide me (A’meen).] ___________ 1 Added by P. O. No. 14 of 1985, Art. 2 and Sch., CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 192 MEMBER OF NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OR MEMBER OF SENATE [Article 65] (In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful .) I,___________________________________, do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to Pakistan : That, as a memb er of the National Assembly (or Senate), I will perform my functions honestly, to the best of my ability, faithfully, in accordance with the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the law, and the rules of the Assembly (or Senate), and alway s in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well -being and prosperity of Pakistan: That I will strive to preserve the Islamic Ideology which is the basis for the creation of Pakistan. And that I will preserve, protect and defend the Cons titution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. 1[May Allah Almighty help and guide me (A’meen).] __________ 1 Added by P. O. No. 14 of 1985, Art. 2 and Sch., CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 193 GOVERNOR OF PROVINCE [Article 102] (In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful .) I,_______________________________ _____, do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to Pakistan : That, as the Governor of the Province of_____________________________, I will discharge my duties, and perform my functions, honestly, to the best of my ability, faithfully, in accordance with the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the law and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well-being and prosperity of Pakistan : That I will strive to preserve the Islamic Ideology which i s the basis for the creation of Pakistan : That I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan : That, in al l circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill -will : And that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my considera tion or shall become known to me as Governor of the Province of ……… …….. ………except as may be required for the due discharge of my duties as Governor. 1[May Allah Almighty help and guide me (A’meen).] 1 Added by P. O. No. 14 of 1985, Art. 2 and Sch., CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 194 CHIEF MINISTER OR PROVINCIAL MINISTER [Article s 1[130 (5)] and 132 (2) ] (In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful .) I,_________________________________, do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to Pakistan : That, as a Chief Minister (or Minister) of the Gove rnment of the Province of__________________, I will discharge my duties, and perform my functions, honestly, to the best of my ability, faithfully, in accordance with the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the law and always in the inter est of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well -being and prosperity of Pakistan : That I will strive to preserve the Islamic Ideology which is the basis for the creation of Pakistan : That I will not allow my personal interest to influence my offici al conduct or my official decisions : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan : That, in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill -will : And that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person any matter which shall be brought under my consideration or shall become known to me as Chief Minister (or Minister) except as may be required for the due discha rge of my duties as Chief Minister (or Minister or as may be specially per mitted by the Chief Minister). 2[May Allah Almighty help and guide me (A’meen).] ___________ 1 Subs. by the Constitution (Eight eenth Amdt.) Act, 2010 (10 of 2010), s. 100 for “131(4)”. 2 Added by P. O. No. 14 of 1985, Art. 2 and Sch., CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 195 SPEAKER OF A PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY [Article s 53(2) and 127 ] (In the name of All ah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful .) I,_________________________________, do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to Pakistan: That, as Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of the Province of…………………………………… 1[and whenever I am called upon to act as Governor, I will discharge ] my duties, and perform my functions, honestly, to the best of my ability, faithfully, in accordance with the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the law and the rules of the Assembly, and alwa ys in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well -being and prosperity of Pakistan: That I will strive to preserve the Islamic Ideology which is the basis for the creation of Pakistan : That I will not allow my personal interest to influ ence my official conduct or my official decisions : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan : And that, in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill -will. 2[May Allah Almighty help and guide me (A’meen).] ___________ 1 Subs. by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amdt.) Act, 2010 (10 of 2010), s. 100 for “I will discharge”. 2 Added by P. O. No. 14 of 1985, Art. 2 and Sch., CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 196 DEPUTY SPEAKER OF A PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY [Article s 53 (2) and 127 ] (In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful .) I,______________ __________________, do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to Pakistan: That, whenever I am called upon to act as Speaker of the Provincial Assembly of the Province of……………………….…, I will discharge my duties, and perform my functions, honestly, to the best of my ability, faithfully, in accordance with the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the law and the rules of the Assembly, and always in the interest of the sovereignty, integrity, solidarity, well -being and prosperit y of Pakistan: That I will strive to preserve the Islamic Ideology which is the basis for the creation of Pakistan : That I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan : And that, in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill -will. 1[May Allah Almighty help and guide me (A’meen).] ___________ 1 Added by P. O. No. 14 of 1985, Art. 2 and Sch., CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 197 MEMBER OF A PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY [Article s 65 and 127 ] (In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful .) I,_____________________________, do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to Pakistan: That, as a member of the Provincial Assembly of……………………I will perform my functions, honestly, to the best of my ability, faithfully, in accordance with the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the law and the rules of the Assembly, and always in the in terest of the sover eignty, integrity, solidarity, well -being and prosperity of Pakistan: That I will strive to preserve the Islamic Ideology which is the basis for the creation of Pakistan : And that I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan : 1[May Allah Almighty help and guide me (A’meen).] ___________ 1 Added by P. O. No. 14 of 1985, Art. 2 and Sch., CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 198 AUDITOR -GENERAL OF PAKISTAN [Article 168 (2) ] (In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful .) I,______________________________ __, do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to Pakistan: That, as Auditor -General of Pakistan, I will discharge my duties, and perform my functions, honestly, faithfully, in accor dance with the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, and the law and to the best of my knowledge, ability and judgement, without fear or favour, affection or ill -will, and that I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions. 1[May Allah Almighty he lp and guide me (A’meen).] ____________ 1 Added by P. O. No. 14 of 1985, Art. 2 and Sch., CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 199 CHIEF JUSTICE OF PAKISTAN OR OF A HIGH COURT OR JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT OR A HIGH COURT [Article s 178 and 194 ] (In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful .) I,_________________________ ______, do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to Pakistan: That, as Chief Justice of Pakistan (or a Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan or Chief Justice or a Judge of the High Court for the Province or Provinces of……………………………..), I will discharge my duties, and perform my functions, honestly, to the best of my ability, and faithfully, in accordance with the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the law : That I will abide by the code of conduct issued by the Suprem e Judicial Council: That I will not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan : And that, in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill -will. 1[May Allah Almighty help and guide me (A’meen).] ___________ 1 Added by P. O. No. 14 of 1985, Art. 2 and Sch., CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 200 1[CHIEF JUSTICE OR JUDGE OF THE FEDERAL SHARIAT COURT [Article 203C (7) ] (In th e name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful .) I,_______________________________, do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to Pakistan : That, as the Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court (or a Judge of the Federal Sha riat Court), I will discharge my duties, and perform my functions, honestly, to the best of my ability , and faithfully, in accordance with the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the law : That I will not allow my personal interest to in fluence my official conduct or my official decisions : That I will abide by the code of conduct issued by the Supreme Judicial Council : That I will preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan : And that , in all circumstances, I will do right to all manner of people, according to law, without fear or favour, affection or ill -will. May Allah Almighty help and guide me (A’meen).] ___________ 1 Subs. by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amdt .) Act, 2010 (10 of 2010), s. 100 for “Oath of Chief Justice or a Judge of the Federal Shariat Court”. CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 201 CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER 1[OR A MEMBER OF THE ELECTION COMMISSION O F PAKISTAN] [Article 214 ] (In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful .) I,________________________________, do solemnly swear that as Chief Election Commissioner 1[or, as the case may be, member of the Election Commission of Pakist an] I will discharge my duties, and perform my functions, honestly, to the best of my ability, faithfully, in accordance with the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the law, and without fear or favour, affection or ill -will, and that I wi ll not allow my personal interest to influence my official conduct or my official decisions. 2[May Allah Almighty help and guide me (A’meen).] __________ 1 Added & inserted by t he Constitution (Twentieth Amendment) Act, 2012 (V of 2012) s. 11. 2 Added by P. O. No. 14 of 1985, Art. 2 and Sch., CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 202 MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES [Article 244 ] (In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the mo st Merciful .) I,_______________________________, do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to Pakistan and uphold the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan which embodies the will of the people, that I will not engage myself in any political activities whatsoever and that I will honestly and faithfully serve Pakistan in the Pakistan Army (or Navy or Air Force) as required by and under the law. 1[May Allah Almighty help and guide me (A’meen).] 1 Added by P. O. No. 14 of 1985, Art. 2 and Sch., CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 203 FOURTH SCHEDULE [Article 70 (4) ] LEGISLATIVE LISTS Federal Legislative List PART I 1. The defence of the Federation or any part thereof in peace or war; the military, naval and air forces of the Federation and any other armed forces raised or maintained by the Federation ; an y armed forces which are not forces of the Federation but are attached to or operating with any of the Armed Forces of the Federation including civil Armed Forces; Federal Intelligence Bureau; preventive detention for reasons of State connected with defenc e, external affairs, or the security of Pakistan or any part thereof ; persons subjected to such detention; industries declared by Federal law to be necessary for the purpose of defence or for the prosecution of war. 2. Military, naval and air force works ; local self -government in cantonment areas, the constitution and powers within such areas of cantonment authorities, the regulation of house accommodation in such areas, and the delimitation of such areas. 3. External affairs; the implementing of treatie s and agree ments, including educational and cultural pacts and agreements, with other countries; extradition, including the surrender of criminals and accused persons to Governments outside Pakistan. 4. Nationality, citizenship and naturalisation. 5. Migration from or into, or settlement in, a Province or the Federal Capital. 6. Admission into, and emigration and expulsion from, Pakistan, including in relation thereto the regulation of the movements in Pakistan of persons not domiciled in Pakistan, pilg rimages to places beyond Pakistan. 7. Posts and telegraphs, including telephones, wireless, broadcasting and other like for ms of communications; Post Office Saving Bank. 8. Currency, coinage and legal tender. CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 204 9. Foreign exchange; cheques, bills of excha nge, promissory notes and other like instruments. 10. Public debt of the Federation, including the borrowing of money on the security of the Federal Consolidated Fund ; foreign loans and foreign aid. 11. Federal Public Services and Federal Public Servic e Commission. 12. Federal pensions, that is to say, pensions payable by the Federation or out of the Federal Consolidated Fund. 13. Federal Ombudsman. 14. Administrative Courts and Tribunals for Federal subjects. 15. Libraries, museums, and similar institutions controlled or financed by the Federation. 16. Federal agencies and institutes for the following purposes, that is to say, for research, for professional or technical training, or for the promotion of special studies. 17. Education as resp ects Pakistani students in foreign coun tries and foreign students in Pakistan. 18. Nuclear energy, including — (a) mineral resources necessary for the generation of nuclear energy; (b) the production of nuclear fuels and the generation and use of nuclear energ y; (c) ionizing radiations. 1[; and] 2[(d) boilers.] 19. Port quarantine, seamen's and marine hospitals and hospi tals connected with port quarantine. 20. Maritime shipping and navigation, including shipping and navigation on tidal waters; Admiralty jur isdiction. 1 Subs. by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amdt.) Act, 2010 (10 of 2010), s. 101 for the full stop. 2 New sub -entry (d) added ibid. CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 205 1* * * * * * * * * * 22. Aircraft and air navigation; the provision of aerodromes; regulation and organisation of air traffic and of aerodromes. 23. Lighthouses, including lightships, beacons and other provisions for the safety of shipping and aircraft. 24. Carriage of passengers and goods by sea or by air. 25. Copyright, inventions, designs, trade -marks and merchandise marks. 26. Opium so far as regards sale for export. 27. Import and export across customs frontiers as defined by the Federa l Government, inter -provincial trade and commerce, trade and commerce with foreign countries; standard of quality of goods to be exported out of Pakistan. 28. State Bank of Pakistan; banking, that is to say, the conduct of banking business by corporations other than corporations owned or controlled by a Province and carrying on business only within that Province. 29. The law of insurance, except as respects insurance undertaken by a Province, and the regulation of the conduct of insurance business, except as respects business undertaken by a Province; Government insurance, except so far as undertaken by a Province by virtue of any matter within the legislative competence of the Provincial Assembly. 30. Stock exchanges and futures markets with objects and business not confined to one Province. 31. Corporations, that is to say, the incorporation, regulation and winding -up of trading corporations, including banking, insurance and financial corporations, but not including corporations owned or controlled by a Pro vince and carrying on business only within that Province, or cooperative societies, and of corporations, whether trading or not, with objects not confined to a Province, but not including universities. 2[32. International treaties, conventions and agreeme nts and International arbitration.] 1 Entry “21” omitted by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amdt.) Act, 2010 (10 of 2010), s. 101. 2 Subs. by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amdt.) Act, 2010 (10 of 2010), s. 101 for “entry 32”. CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 206 1* * * * * * * * * * 34. National highways and strategic roads. 35. Federal surveys including geological surveys and Federal meteorological organisations. 36. Fishing and fisheries beyond territorial waters. 37. Works, lands and buildings vested in, or in the possession of Government for the purposes of the Federation (not being military, naval or air force works), but, as regards property situate in a Province, subject always to Provincial legislation, save in so fa r as Federal law otherwise provides. 1* * * * * * * * * * 39. Establishment of standards of weights and measures. 1* * * * * * * * * * 41. Elections to the office of President, to the National Assembly, the Senate and the Provincial Assemblies; Chief Ele ction Commissioner and Election Commissions. 42. The salaries, allowances and privileges of the President, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Senate, Prime Minister, Federal Ministers, Ministers of State, the salaries, allowances and privileges of the members of the Senate and the National Assembly; and the punishment of persons who refuse to give evidence or produce documents before committees thereof. 43. Duties of customs, including export duties. 44. Duties of excise, including duties on salt, but not including duties on alcoholic liquors, opium and other narcotics. 2* * * * * * * * * * 2* * * * * * * * * * 47. Taxes on income other than agricultural income. 48. Taxes on corporations. 1 Entries 33, 38 and 40 omitted ibid. 2 Entries 45 and 46 omitted by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amdt.) Act, 2010 (10 of 2010), s. 101. CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 207 1[49. Taxes on the sales and purchases of goods imported, exported, produced, manufactured or consumed 2[, except sales tax on services.] ] 50. Taxes on the capital value of the assets, not including taxes on 3* * * on immovable property. 51. Taxes on mineral oil, natural gas and minerals for use in generation of nuclear energy. 52. Taxes and duties on the production capacity of any plant, machinery, undertaking, establishment or installation in lieu of the taxes and duties specified in entries 44, 47, 48 and 49 o r in lieu of any one or more of them. 53. Terminal taxes on goods, or passengers carried by railway, sea or air; taxes on their fares and freights. 54. Fees in respect of any of the matters in this Part, but not including fees taken in any court. 55. Jurisdiction and powers of all courts, except the Supreme Court, with respect to any of the matters in this List and, to such extent as is expressly authorised by or under the Constitution, the enlargement of the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, and the co nferring thereon of supplemental powers. 56. Offences against laws with respect to any of the matters in this Part. 57. Inquiries and statistics for the purposes of any of the matters in this Part. 58. Matters which under the Constitution are within the legislative competence of 4[Majlis -e-Shoora (Parliament)] or relate to the Federation. 59. Matters incidental or ancillary to any matter enumerated in this Part. ___________ 1 Subs. by the Constitution (Fifth Amdt.) Act, 1976 (62 of 1976), s. 19, for the "original entry 49" (w.e.f. the 13th September,1976). 2 Added by Act 10 of 2010, s. 101. 3 The words “on capital gains” omitted ibid. 4 See footnote 6 on page 3 , supra . CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 208 PART II 1. Railways. 2. Mineral oil and natural gas; liquids and substanc es declared by Federal law to be dangerously inflammable. 3. Development of industries, where development under Federal control is declared by Federal law to be expedient in the public interest; institutions, establishments, bodies and corpora tions admin istered or managed by the Federal Government immediately before the Commencing day, including the 1[Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority and the Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation]; all undertakings, projects and schemes of such institut ions, establishments, bodies and corporations, industries, projects and undertakings owned wholly or partially by the Federation or by a corporation set up by the Federation. 2[4. Electricity . 5. Major ports, that is to say, the declaration and delimitat ion of such ports, and the constitution and powers of port authorities therein. 6. All regulatory authorities established under a Federal law. 7. National planning and national economic coordination including planning and coordination of scientific and t echnological research. 8. Supervision and management of public debt. 9. Census. 10. Extension of the powers and jurisdiction of members of a police force belonging to any Province to any area in another Province, but not so as to enable the police of on e Province to exercise powers and jurisdiction in another province without the consent of the Government of that Province; extension of the powers and jurisdiction of members of a police force belonging to any Province to railway areas outside that Provinc e. 11. Legal, medical and other professions. 1 Subs. by t he Constitution (Fifth Amdt.) Act, 1976 (62 of 1976), s. 19, for "West Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority and the West Pakistan Industrial Development Corporation" (w.e.f. the 13th September, 1976). 2 New entries 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 a nd 13 ins. by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amdt.) Act, 2010 (10 of 2010), s. 101. CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 209 12. Standards in institutions for higher education and research, scientific and technical institutions. 13. Inter -provincial matters and co -ordination.] 1[14.] Council of Common Interests. 1[15.] Fees in re spect of any of the matters in this Part but not including fees taken in any court. 1[16.] Offences against laws with respect to any of the matters in this Part. 1[17.] Inquiries and statistics for the purposes of any of the mat ters in this Part. 1[18.] Matters incidental or ancillary to any matter enumerated in this Part. 2* * * * * * * * * * ___________ 1 Re-numbered entries 4,5, 6, 7, and 8 the Constitution (Eighteenth Amdt.) Act, 2010 (10 of 2010), s. 101. 2 Concurrent Legislative List and the Entries 1 to 47 omitted ibid. CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 210 FIFTH SCHEDULE [Article 205 ] Remuneration and Terms and Conditions of Service of Judges THE SUPREME COURT 1. There shall be paid to the Chie f Justice of Pakistan a salary of Rs. 1[9,900] per mensem, and to every other Judge of the Supreme Court a salary of Rs. 1[9,500] per mensem 2[,or such higher salary as the President may, from time to time, determine.] 2. Every Judge of the Supreme Court shall be entitled to such privileges and allowances, and to such rights in respect of leave of absence and pension, as may be determined by the President, and until so determined, to the privileges, allowances and rights to which, immediately before the co mmencing day, the Judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan were entitled. 3[3. The pension payable to a retired Judge of the Supreme Court per mensem shall not be less or more than the amount specified in the table below, depending on the length of his ser vice as Judge in that Court or a High Court : Provided that the President may, from time to time, raise the minimum or maximum amount of pension so specified : Judge Minimum Amount Maximum Amount Chief Justice Rs. 7,000 Rs. 8,000 Other Judge Rs. 6,250 Rs. 7,125.]  w.e.f. 1-12-2001, the salary of the Chief Justice of Pakistan and other Judges of the Supreme Court has been determined by the President to be Rs. 55,000 and Rs. 52,000 respectively vide P.O. No. 2 of 2002, paragraph 2 (1), which was previously amend ed by P.O. No. 9 of 1991, P.O. No. 3 of 1995 and P.O. No. 4 of 1995. (w.e. ,f. 27-7-1991, vide P. O. No. 2 of 1997) the Chief Justice and a Judge of the Supreme Court on his retirement or resignation shall be entitled to the minimum amount of pension equal to 70% to the Chief Justice of his salary or as the case may be, a Judge plus 5% of salary for each completed year of service either as the Chief Justice or as the Judge not exceeding the maximum amount of pension equal to 85% of the said salary. 1 Subs. by the Constitution (Twelfth Amdt.) Act., 1991 (14 of 1991), s. 3, for "7,900" and "7,400", which was previously amended by P.O. No. 6 of 1985, Art. 2 (w.e.f. 1-7-1983). 2 Added ibid., 3 Subs. ibid., for "paragraph 3rd." CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 211 1[4. The widow of a Judge of the Supreme Court shall be entitled to a pension at the following rates, namely :— (a) if the Judge dies after retirement –50 per cent of the net pension payable to him; or (b) if the Judge dies after having rendered n ot less than three years' service as Judge and while still serving as such –50 per cent of the pension admissible to him at the minimum rate. 5. The pension shall be payable to the widow for life or, if she remarries, until her marriage. 6. If the widow d ies, the pension shall be payable — (a) to the sons of the judge who are less than twenty -one years of age, until they attain that age; and (b) to the unmarried daughters of the Judge who are. less than twenty -one years of age, until they attain that age or are married, whichever first occurs.] 1 Added by P. O. No. 6 of 1985, Art. 2, (w.e.f. the 1st July, 1981). CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 212 THE HIGH COURT 1. There shall be paid to the Chief Justice of a High Court a salary of Rs. 1[9,400] per mensem, and to every other Judge of a High Court a salary of Rs. 1[8,400] per mensem 2[,or such higher salary as th e President may, from time to time, determine.] 2. Every Judge of a High Court shall be entitled to such privileges and allowances, and to such rights in respect of leave of absence and pension, as may be determined by the President, and until so determin ed, to the privileges, allowances and rights to which, immediately before the commencing day, the Judges of the High Court were entitled. 3[3. The pension payable per mensem to a Judge of a High Court who retires after having put in not less than five yea rs service as such Judge shall not be less or more than the amount specified in the table below, depending on the length of his service as Judge and total service, if any, in the service of Pakistan: Provided that the President may, from time to time, ra ise the minimum or maximum amount of pension so specified : Judge Minimum amount. Maximum amount. Chief Justice Rs. 5,640 Rs. 7,050 Other Judge Rs. 5,040 Rs. 6,300.] 4[4. The widow of a Judge of the High Court shall be entitled to a pension at the f ollowing rates, namely :— (a) if the Judge dies after retirement —50 per cent of the net pension payable to him; or  w..e.f. 1-12-2001, the salary of the Chief Justice of High Court and other Judges of a High Court has been determined by the President to be Rs. 51,000 and Rs. 49.000 respec tively vide P. O. No. 2 of 2002, paragrap h 2 (2), which was previously amended by P.O. No. 9 of 1991, P. O. No. 3 of 1995 and P. O. No. 4 of 1995. (w.e. ,f: 27-7-1991, vide P. O. No. 3 of 1997) the Chief Justice and a Judge of the High Court on his retirement or resignation or removal shall be en titled to the minimum pension equal to 70% of the salary on the completion of 5 years service for pension as Judge and an extra pension @ 2% of such salary for each subsequent completed year of service as Chief Justice or the Judge including his service if any the maximum pension not exceeding 80% of the salary. 1 Subs. by the Constitution (Twelfth Amdt.) Act., 1991 (14 of 1991). s. 3, for "7,200" and "6,500". which was previously amended by P.O. No. 6 of 1985. Art. 2 (w.e.f. 1 -7-1983). 2 Added ibid., 3 Subs. ibid., for "paragraph 3rd". 4 Added by P. O. No. 6 of 1985, Art. 2, (w.e.f. the 1st July, 1981). CONSTITU TION OF PAKISTAN 213 (b) if the Judge dies after having rendered not less than five years' service as Judge and while still serving as such –50 per cent of the pension admissible to him at the minimum rate. 5. The pension shall be payable to the widow for life or, if she remarries, until her marriage. 6. If the widow dies, the pension shall be payable (a) to the sons of the Judge who are less than twenty -one year s of age, until they attain that age; and (b) to the unmarried daughters of the Judge who are less than twenty -one years of age, until they attain that age or are married, whichever first occurs.] 1* * * * * * * * * * __________ 1 Sixth Schedule and Seventh Schedule omitted by the Constitution (Eighteenth Amdt.) Act, 2010 (10 of 2010), s. 102.