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title: "Federal Shariat Court — Definition & Meaning"
description: "The Federal Shariat Court is a constitutional court in Pakistan that ensures laws align with Islamic injunctions, impacting legal frameworks significantly."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Federal Shariat Court is a constitutional court in Pakistan empowered to examine whether laws conform to the injunctions of Islam.
- Under which constitutional provisions was the Federal Shariat Court established?
- What matters are excluded from the Federal Shariat Court's repugnancy jurisdiction?
- What is the composition of the Federal Shariat Court?
- Where do appeals from the Federal Shariat Court lie?

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