Constitution

Part III · The Federation of Pakistan · The President

Oath of President

Article 42

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English · authoritative

Before entering upon office, the President shall make before the Chief Justice of Pakistan oath in the form set out in the Third Schedule.

Urdu · official translation (2018)

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Article 42 of the Constitution
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Article 42 of the Constitution (Oath of President)
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Article 42, 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 44