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Part II · Fundamental Rights and Principles of Policy · Fundamental Rights

Freedom of assembly

Article 16

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Every citizen shall have the right to assemble peacefully and without arms, subject to any reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the interest of public order.

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Article 16 of the Constitution
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Article 16 of the Constitution (Freedom of assembly)
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Article 16, Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973

English text as amended up to 21 November 2025 (27th Amendment), published by Ministry of Law and Justice / National Assembly of Pakistan. The English text is authoritative. Official PDF, page 34