Religious freedom subject to law, policy and morality: Federal Constitutional Court
- Posted on September 9, 2026
- By Dawn
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In brief
Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court has reinforced limitations on religious freedom, upholding the prohibition of a 23-volume Ahmadi religious publication. The decision clarifies that religious liberties remain subordinate to constitutional law, government policies, and moral considerations. The court's ruling validates the ban implementation, which originated from recommendations issued by the Ulema board and was officially processed through administrative channels by the chief secretary's office.
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Religious freedom subject to law, policy and morality: Federal Constitutional Court
Court upholds ban on 23-volume Ahmadi publication; ruling notes ban was based on Ulema board’s decision, merely conveyed by chief secretary’s office.
