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The Constitution Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan QUESTION #9374
Question 1
Article 9A, inserted by the 26th Amendment 2024, grants every person the right to:
  • Safe drinking water and adequate sanitation
  • A clean, healthy and sustainable environment✔️
  • Housing and shelter
  • Freedom from pollution
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 9A was inserted by the Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2024, and provides: 'Every person shall be entitled to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment.' This makes environmental rights a fundamental right enforceable under Article 199.