What protection does Article 36 provide for minorities?

A. Guaranteed control of every local government

B. Safeguarding legitimate rights and interests, including due representation in services

C. Exemption from every generally applicable law

D. A separate federal budget in every fiscal year

Explanation

Article 36 directs the State to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of minorities, including their due representation in Federal and Provincial services.

Source

Pakistan Code — Constitution of Pakistan (Twenty-Seventh Amendment incorporated)

Answer verified on 2026-09-22

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