Which constitutional Islamic court of Pakistan has the power to examine whether laws conform to Islam?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Federal Shariat Court
- Step 1: The Federal Shariat Court (FSC) is a constitutional Islamic religious court of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, which has the power to examine and determine whether the laws of the country comply with Sharia law. Answer: The Federal Shariat Court. Why not the others: None of these fit: The Supreme Judicial Council; The Law and Justice Commission; The Council of Islamic Ideology.
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