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Section 120A of the PPC defines Criminal Conspiracy as an agreement between two or more persons to commit an illegal act.

It covers both the planning and the attempt to commit unlawful actions.

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Section 157 PPC punishes anyone who harbors or shelters persons who are hired to appear before a magistrate or police for an unlawful assembly.

It ensures cooperation with authorities and prevents obstruction of law enforcement.

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Section 152 PPC deals with assaulting or obstructing a public servant in the execution of lawful duties during a riot.

It ensures protection of public servants maintaining law and order.

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According to the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC), an unlawful assembly is defined as a group of five or more people who are armed and have a common goal to commit crimes.

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In penal laws, the Strict Construction Rule is applied to avoid extending punishment beyond clear wording.

It ensures that no one is punished unless clearly covered by law.

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Section 141 PPC defines unlawful assembly as an assembly of five or more persons with a common illegal object.

The punishment for unlawful assembly is given in Section 143 PPC.

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Section 161 PPC punishes a public servant who accepts illegal gratification (bribe) in connection with official duties.

It targets corruption and abuse of authority by public officials.

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 Article 11(3) of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan explicitly states this prohibition.

It is further supported by other laws, such as the Employment of Children Act 1991,

This prohibits children under 14 from working in hazardous environments like mines and factories.