Which statement best reflects the constitutional guarantee of equality before law in Pakistan?
Correct answer: B. All citizens are equal before law and entitled to equal protection of law
- A. Only public office holders receive equal protection of law
- B. All citizens are equal before law and entitled to equal protection of law
- C. Equality applies only to citizens belonging to the majority religion
- D. Equality permits discrimination on any ground chosen by an authority
Explanation
Article 25 declares that all citizens are equal before law and are entitled to equal protection of law. It also permits the state to make special provisions for the protection of women and children, so equality does not prohibit every protective classification.
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