The high courts have the power to make orders and give directions for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. This writ jurisdiction is provided under

Explanation

Article 199:

This article grants the High Courts the power to issue various orders (writs), including directions for the enforcement of any of the Fundamental Rights conferred by Chapter 1 of Part II of the Constitution.

Article 184(3):

This article grants the Supreme Court of Pakistan original jurisdiction to make orders for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights, but only if a question of public importance is involved.

Article 186:

This article provides for the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, where the President may seek the Court's opinion on a question of law of public importance.

Article 10A:

This article guarantees the right to a fair trial and due process, but it does not provide the specific writ jurisdiction power to the High Courts. 

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