What does FSC mean in US GOVERNMENT

The Federal Shariat Court of Pakistan is a special court established in 1980 under the jurisdiction of the Government of Pakistan entrusted with the obligation to examine and determine if any law or provision of laws are repugnant to Islam (also known as 'un-Islamic' or 'anti-Islamic'). It has jurisdiction over all federal laws, derivatives made by provincial legislatures and local governments, as well as treaty obligations entered into by Pakistan.

Judges of the court are appointed through a nomination process initiated by the President of Pakistan. All seven judges must be Muslim and meet qualifications prescribed in Article 203D of Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

The Federal Shariat Court primarily hears cases related to Islamic Law such as punishments prescribed by the Quran and Sunnah for certain offences like adultery, theft and oppression. It also makes judgments on challenged legislation whether it is against Islam or not known as "repugnancy" cases.

Any citizen can file a petition before FSC regarding violation of fundamental rights guaranteed by Constitution provided that alleged violation concerns matters related to Islamic law. Additionally, President can refer any question regarding interpretation or application of Islamic law to FSC for determination.

The Federal Shariat Court may give direction on any constitutional matter brought before it in order to withdraw repugnance between any law and injunctions of Islam or restore those government actions which are contrary to Quran or Sunnah. Furthermore, it may recommend changes in existing laws in light of Islamic teaching via a draft amendment called “The Repugnancy Declaration Order”.

All judgments passed by FSC are binding upon lower courts, including High Courts, under Article 203G(3) while decisions passed under Articles 203D(4) and (5) are binding upon citizenry as well. Decisions can only be reversed through appeal procedure.

Democracy does not necessarily conflict with Islamic teachings as long as it adheres to principles laid out within Islamic doctrinal sources such as Quran and Hadith. Diverse interpretations exist within Muslim communities but majority agrees that democracy should operate within framework set out by Sharia so that civil liberties do not supersede God’s will.

Secularism allows people from different religious backgrounds live peacefully together without forcing one view over another while respecting all religions equally regardless its origin/background. Countries should promote dialogue between faith communities in order for them to find common ground when there is conflict between secular & religious ideas.