The Constitution of Pakistan (1973) made education a fundamental right for children aged 5 to 16 years under which article?

The Constitution of Pakistan (1973) was amended to include education as a fundamental right. The 18th Amendment, passed in 2010, inserted Article 25-A into the Constitution. This crucial article explicitly states, "The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of five to sixteen years in such manner as may be determined by law." This makes access to education a legally enforceable right for children within this age group.

• Article 22 deals with safeguards regarding religious education and attendance at religious institutions, not the fundamental right to education itself.
• Article 37 outlines principles of policy for promoting social justice and eradicating social evils, including promoting educational interests, but it is not a fundamental right.
• Article 18 pertains to the freedom of trade, business, or profession, which is unrelated to the right to education.