In addition to introducing 22 revisions to the 1973 Pakistani Constitution, the much expected 26th Constitutional Amendment Bill acknowledged Pakistani residents’ basic right to a clean and healthy environment.
Pakistan’s Constitution protects its citizens from a number of fundamental rights, such as the right to life and liberty, protection from arbitrary arrest and detention, a fair trial, freedom from forced labor, freedom of religion, and rights to culture and education for minority groups.
A legal foundation for citizens to campaign for environmental protection is established by the 26th Amendment to the Constitution, which gives them the authority to demand that governments answer to them on environmental matters. The amendment supports international initiatives that advance environmental justice and sustainability.
