Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 — Article 1

1. The Republic and its territories..—(1) Pakistan shall be a Federal Republic to be known as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, hereinafter referred to as Pakistan. 2 [(2) The territories of Pakistan shall comprise

(a)the Provinces of 3[Balochistan], the 3[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa], the Punjab and 3 [Sindh];

(b)the Islamabad Capital Territory, hereinafter referred to as the Federal Capital; 4 [and] 4 [* * * * * * *] 4 [(c)] such States and territories as are or may be included in Pakistan, whether by accession or otherwise.

(3)5[Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament)] may by law admit into the Federation new States or areas on such terms and conditions as it thinks fit.]] 2. Islam to be State religion. Islam shall be the State religion of Pakistan. 5 [2A. The Objectives Resolution to form part of substantive provisions. The principles and provisions set out in the Objectives Resolution reproduced in the Annex are hereby made substantive part of the Constitution and shall have effect accordingly.] 3. Elimination of exploitation. The State shall ensure the elimination of all forms of exploitation and the gradual fulfilment of the fundamental principle, from each according to his ability to each according to his work.