Section 200: Formation of political parties

200. Formation of political parties.—(1) Subject to this Act, it shall be lawful for any body of individuals or association of citizens to form, organize, continue or set-up a political party. (2) A political party shall have a distinct identity of its structures at the national, provincial and local levels, wherever applicable. (3) Every political party shall have a distinct name. (4) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), a political party shall not— (a) propagate any opinion, or act in a manner prejudicial to the fundamental principles enshrined in the Constitution; (b) undermine the sovereignty or integrity of Pakistan, public order or public morality or indulge in terrorism; (c) promote sectarian, regional or provincial hatred or, animosity; (d) bear a name as a militant group or section or assign appointment titles to its leaders or office-bearers which connote leadership of armed groups; (e) impart any military or para-military training to its members or other persons; or (f) be formed, organized, set-up or convened as a foreign-aided political party.

Effective date: 2017-10-02

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