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Glorious is omnipresent and omniscient, to rule according to the Shariat of Mohammed (peace be upon him) and the Constitution of the country (and to strive) for the protection of the glorious religion of Islam, the independence of Afghanistan and the rights of the nation, and for the defence, progress and prosperity of the country. So help me God through the blessings of the sacred spiritual force of the blessed saints (the approval of God be upon them)." Article 7. In Friday sermons the name of the King will be mentioned, and the coin of the realm will bear his name, and other rights as follows will be vested in the King: "Bestowal of rank and office; award of honours; appointment of the Prime Minister; sanction of the appointment, transfer and dismissal of Ministers; assent to measures passed by the National Assembly; proclamation of, enforcement and protection of the same; protection and carrying out of the Shariat and civil laws; command of the military forces of Afghanistan in general; declaration of war and conclusion of peace and treaties generally; remission and reduction of punishment in general according to the Shariat law." Article 8. An allotment for the expenses of the King will be included in the Budget of the country. GENERAL RIGHTS OF AFGHAN SUBJECTS Article 9. All persons residing in the country of Afghanistan are called Afghan subjects without any distinction of creed or religion. Afghan citizenship is acquired or lost in accordance with the citizenship laws. Article 10. All Afghan subjects, although required to observe the injunctions and prohibitions of their Government in religious and political matters, are free to enjoy all their legal rights. Article 11. There is no interference with personal liberty. No one may be imprisoned or punished without an order in accordance with the Shariat or the appropriate laws. The practice of slavery is forbidden in Afghanistan. No male or female may keep any person as a slave. Article 12. Afghan subjects are free, within the limits of the appropriate laws, in all matters relating to trade, industry and agriculture. Article 13. All Afghan subjects, in accordance with the Shariat and Government laws, are equal in their rights and the country's duties. Article 14. Any Afghan subject, according to his ability and capacity, is taken into Government service as required. Article 15. In Afghanistan the movable and immovable property of everyone is protected. In the event of any immovable property being required by the Government in the public interests, the value of it will be paid to the owner according to Shariat law and the special law concerned, before it is taken over. Article 16. The residence of every Afghan subject is safe from every sort of interference. No official or other person may enter into a private residence without an order under Shariat law or the laws of the land. Article 17. Confiscation of both movable and immovable property is forbidden, with the exception of that belonging to persons residing abroad who are making propaganda or intrigues against the Afghan Government. Article 18. Levies of money and forced labour are prohibited, except during time of war. 74