(3) The right guaranteed by this Article shall not be suspended except as otherwise provided by the Constitution.
(4) The provisions of this Article shall have no application in relation to the Special Areas.
PART III
Directive Principles of State Policy.
23. Definition of State.- (1) In this Part, unless the context otherwise requires “the State” has the same meaning as in Part II.
(2) The State shall be guided in the formulation of its policies by the provisions this Part, but such provisions shall not be enforceable in any court.
24. Promotion of Muslim unity and international peace- The State shall endeavor to strengthen the bonds of unity among Muslim countries, to promote international peace and security, to foster goodwill and friendly relations among all nations, and to encourage the settlement of international disputes by peaceful means.
25. Promotion of Islamic principles.- (1) Steps shall be taken to enable the Muslims of Pakistan individually and collectively to order their lives in accordance with the Holy Quran and Sunnah.
(2) The Stale shall endeavor, as respects the Muslims of Pakistan-
(a) to provide facilities whereby they may be enabled to understand the meaning of life according to the Holy Quran and Sunnah:
(b) to make the teaching of the Holy Quran compulsory;
(c) to promote unity and the observance of Islamic moral standards; and
(d) to secure the proper organization of zakat, wakfs and mosques.
26. Parochial and other similar prejudices to be discouraged- The State shall discourage parochial, racial, tribal, sectarian, and provincial prejudices among the citizens.
27. Protection of minorities- The State shall safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the minorities, including their due representation in the Federal and Provincial Services.
28. Principles of social uplift.- The State shall endeavor to-
(a) promote, with special care, the educational and economic interests of the people of the Special Areas, the backward classes and the Scheduled Castes;
(b) remove illiteracy, and provide free and compulsory primary education with the minimum possible period:
