Chapter X Amendments Article 149 [Islam, Fundamental Rights] (1) The provisions of adherence to the fundamentals of the sacred religion of Islam and the regime of the Islamic Republic cannot be amended. (2) The amendment of the fundamental rights of the people are permitted only in order to make them more effective. (3) Considering new
Chapter IX The State of Emergency Article 143 [Declaration] (1) If due to war, threat of war, serious rebellion, natural disasters, or situations similar to these protecting the independence or nation’s survival becomes impossible by following the provision of this Constitution, the President in confirmation of National Assembly shall declare a state of emergency in
Chapter VIII The Administration Article 136 [Principles] (1) The Administration of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan shall be based on central and local administrative units in accordance with the law. (2) The central administration is divided into a number of administrative units, each of which shall be headed by a minister. (3) The local administrative unit
Chapter VII The Judiciary Article 116 [Indpendence] (1) The judicial branch is an independent organ of the state of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. (2) The judicial branch consists of the Supreme Court (Stera Mahkama), High Courts, Appeal Courts. Structure of authorities of which are determined by law. (3) The Supreme Court as the highest
Chapter VI Grand Council [Loya Jirga] Article 110 [Composition, Participation] (1) Grand Council [Loya Jirga] is the highest manifestation of the people of Afghanistan. (2) Grand Council [Loya Jirga] consists of the following: — Members of the National Assembly. — Chairpersons of the provincial, and district councils. (3) The ministers, Chief Justice and members of
Chapter V The National Assembly Article 81 [National Assembly] (1) The National Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan as the highest legislative organ is the manifestation of the will of its people and represents the whole nation. (2) Every member of the National Assembly takes into judgment the general welfare and supreme interests of
Chapter IV The Government Article 71 [Ministers] (1) The government consists of the ministers who work under the Chairmanship of the President. (2) Ministers are appointed by the President and shall be introduced for approval to the National Assembly. Article 72 [Qualifications] The person who is appointed as the Minister, should have the following qualifications:
Chapter III The President Article 60 [Head of State, Vice Presidents] (1) The President is the head of state of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and conducts his authorities in executive, legislative, and judiciary branches in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution. (2) The President shall have two Vice Presidents, one first and one
Chapter II Fundamental Rights and Duties of Citizens Article 22 [Equality] (1) Any kind of discrimination and privilege between the citizens of Afghanistan are prohibited. (2) The citizens of Afghanistan — whether man or woman — have equal rights and duties before the law. Article 23 [Life] Life is a gift of God and a
Chapter I The State Article 1 [Islamic Republic] Afghanistan is an Islamic Republic, independent, unitary and indivisible state. Article 2 [Religions] (1) The religion of the state of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is the sacred religion of IslamState_Religion. (2) Followers of other religions are free to exercise their faith and perform their religious rites