Dear readers there has been quite a long debate on this issue but has anybody read Article 27 of the constitution of Pakistan 1973. the same is reproduced hereunder. Kindly read this and give your valuable comments.

Article: 27 Safeguard against discrimination in services

27. Safeguard against discrimination in services.— (1) No citizen otherwise qualified for appointment in the service of Pakistan shall be discriminated against in respect of any such appointment on the ground only of race, religion, caste, sex, residence or place of birth:

Provided that, for a period not exceeding 1[forty] years from the commencing day, posts may be reserved for persons belonging to any class or area to secure their adequate representation in the service of Pakistan:

Provided further that, in the interest of the said service, specified posts or services may be reserved for members of either sex if such posts or services entail the performance of duties and functions which cannot be adequately performed by members of the other sex 2[ : ]