This article examines the recent Jaranwala incident in Pakistan where violence erupted owing to unverified blasphemy allegations. The article delves into the contradictions between Pakistan’s international […]
Network Neutrality and State’s Obligation: Freedom of Speech vs Access to Information
Introduction Democracy is a defining characteristic of modern nation states. International laws, as well as the constitutions of countries, include the fundamentals to protect the integrity […]
Stifling Freedom of Speech in Pakistan
Abstract Libel cases often end up in a compromise, if they survive at all. This raises questions regarding whether public office-bearers can even bring defamation charges […]
Are Laws Banning Full Face Covering in France and Belgium Legal?
In April 2011, France became the first country in the European Union to enact a law banning full-face covering in public spaces.[1] Following France, Belgium also […]
Aasia Bibi – More Sinned Against than Sinning
Aasia Bibi – More Sinned Against than Sinning Recently a judgment was announced by the European Court of Human Rights in which it was categorically stated […]
Freedom of Expression: Islamic and Western Perspectives
Freedom of Expression: Islamic and Western Perspectives The term freedom of expression, in a broad sense, has a lot of meanings and concepts. It is not […]
Restriction To Freedom of Expression On The Internet Must Be In Line With International Human Rights Law
Restriction To Freedom of Expression On The Internet Must Be In Line With International Human Rights Law Voicing an opinion in a free and express manner […]
The Slippery Slope Of Freedom Of Speech
The Slippery Slope Of Freedom Of Speech Intellectual freedom has always been viewed as a threat to hegemonic and tyrannical government, for whom dissent in any […]
“No Right Of Freedom Of Expression Without The Right To Know!” – HRCP
“No Right Of Freedom Of Expression Without The Right To Know!” – HRCP Press Release Lahore, December 10: To mark the International Day for Human Rights, […]
Freedom Of Expression Or Freedom To Express Hatred
Freedom Of Expression Or Freedom To Express Hatred Growing up in Pakistan leaves many questions in a person’s mind unanswered. As a student of the law […]
Lahore High Court’s Verdict Against The Ban On MAALIK Film: A Jurisprudential Development In Film/Cinema Industry
Lahore High Court’s Verdict Against The Ban On MAALIK Film: A Jurisprudential Development In Film/Cinema Industry It is for the first time in the judicial history […]
Prevention Of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) Continues Draconian Laws In Pakistan
Prevention Of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) Continues Draconian Laws In Pakistan The state of Pakistan has been all set to unleash its iron fist by promulgating […]
The Cyber Crime Bill Controversy
The Cyber Crime Bill Controversy The controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill was passed by the National Assembly and adopted unanimously by the Senate recently. It has […]
“Liberty Ain’t No Licence” – Regulating Cyberspace In Pakistan
“Liberty Ain’t No Licence” – Regulating Cyberspace In Pakistan The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill (PECB) 2016 provides for much-needed legislation on cyberspace. Dearest sirs and […]
Freedom Of Press Versus Right Of Reputation – My Rights Are Better Than Yours
Freedom Of Press Versus Right Of Reputation – My Rights Are Better Than Yours My words are my pride – I can attack your character as […]
Indian State Tightens Blockade of Kashmir As Media & Press Are Gagged By Police Forces
Indian State Tightens Blockade of Kashmir as Media & Press Are Gagged by Police Forces Reports of repression continue as two of Kashmir’s biggest newspapers, the […]
Judgment Reserved On ‘Maalik’ Film Ban
Judgment Reserved On ‘Maalik’ Film Ban The federal government has told the Lahore High Court that the exhibition of film “Maalik” was banned for being a […]