Article 175: Establishment and jurisdiction of courts

(1) There shall be [a Federal Constitutional Court of Pakistan, hereinafter referred to as the Federal Constitutional Court] a Supreme Court of Pakistan [hereinafter referred to as the Supreme Court], a High Court for each Province [and a High Court for the Islamabad Capital Territory] and such other courts as may be established by law. [Explanation.—Unless the context otherwise requires, the words “High Court” wherever occurring in the Constitution shall include “Islamabad High Court.”] (2) No court shall have any jurisdiction save as is or may be conferred on it by the Constitution or by or under any law. (3) The Judiciary shall be separated progressively from the Executive within [fourteen] years from the commencing day * * * * * * *

Effective date: 1973-08-14

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