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CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN Elimination of exploitation

3. The State shall ensure the elimination of all forms of exploitation and the gradual fulfillment of the fundamental principle, from each according to his ability to each according to his work.

Right of individuals to be dealt with in accordance with law, etc.

4. (1) To enjoy the protection of law and to be treated in accordance with law is the inalienable right of every citizen. Wherever he may be, and of every other person for the time being within Pakistan.
 * (2) In particular—
 * (a) no action detrimental to the life, liberty, body, reputation or property of any person shall be taken except in accordance with law;
 * (b) no person shall be prevented from or be hindered in doing that which is not prohibited by law; and
 * (c) no person shall be compelled to do that which the law does not required him to do.

Loyalty to State and obedience to Constitution and law

5. (1) Loyalty to the State is the basic duty of every citizen.


 * (2) Obedience to the Constitution and law is the [inviolable] obligation of every citizen wherever he may be and of every other person for the time being within Pakistan.

High treason

6. (1) Any person who abrogates or subverts or suspends or holds in abeyance, or attempts or conspires to abrogate or subvert or suspend or hold in abeyance, the Constitution by use of force or show of force or by any other unconstitutional means shall be guilty of high treason.


 * (2) Any person aiding or abetting [or collaborating] the acts mentioned in clause (1) shall likewise be guilty of high treason.

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