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    Laws & Judgments. New Laws. August 21, 2024 2

    The Need to Revisit Punjab Defamation Act 2024

    By Muhammad Ahmad Saleem

    Legislative Review: Punjab Defamation Act 2024 Factual Background In May this year, the Punjab Assembly passed the Punjab Defamation Bill, 2024, which was subsequently signed into law […]

    Commentary. Guest Columnists. August 20, 2022 2

    Limits of International Human Rights Law in Digital Content Moderation

    By Hafsa Saleem Jam

    Introduction With social media platforms on the rise, people have been awarded with unsolicited power to voice their opinion and such freedom of speech comes with […]

    Commentary. Guest Columnists. September 29, 2021

    Counsel, Your Petition is Premature

    By Sana Taha Gondal

    “Counsel, your petition is premature, I cannot grant you the relief that you are seeking.” These words were uttered by the honorable Chief Justice of Islamabad […]

    Commentary. Guest Columnists. September 28, 2021

    Network Neutrality and State’s Obligation: Freedom of Speech vs Access to Information

    By Iqra Saif Agha

    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 […]

    Commentary. Guest Columnists. July 1, 2021

    Stifling Freedom of Speech in Pakistan

    By co authored

    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 […]

    Commentary. Know Your Rights. February 17, 2021

    Fundamental Rights and How to Enforce Them

    By Izza Rizvi

    “Peace can only last where human rights are respected, where people are fed and where individuals and nations are free.” – Dalai Lama. Introduction to Human […]

    Commentary. Guest Columnists. November 18, 2019 1

    Things You Cannot Express – According to Pakistani Law

    By Jawwad Raza Sultan

    Things You Cannot Express – According to Pakistani Law Introduction Human beings have marshaled for centuries. Unfortunately, the person in chains according to Rousseau still quests to gain the […]

    Blawgs. Commentary. April 13, 2019 1

    Freedom of Speech and Censorship: A Tug-Of-War

    By Misbah Ali

    Freedom of Speech and Censorship: A Tug-Of-War Through the unlocked doors of history echoes the uproar against suppression and struggle for freedom of speech. Despite the […]

    Commentary. Guest Columnists. October 23, 2018 1

    Is The Misuse of Pakistan’s Blasphemy Law Wiping Out Its Religious Minorities?

    By Yusra Sohail

    Is The Misuse of Pakistan’s Blasphemy Law Wiping Out Its Religious Minorities? The foundation of Pakistan was meant to provide the Muslims of India with a […]

    Blawgs. Commentary. September 27, 2017

    Lankesh And Free Speech: Gagged, Tortured And Shot

    By Malcolm Katrak

    Lankesh And Free Speech: Gagged, Tortured And Shot  The Asian News International (ANI) tweeted on September 5th, 2017, “There has been a shootout at Gauri Lankesh’s […]

    Commentary. Guest Columnists. April 22, 2017

    The Slippery Slope Of Freedom Of Speech

    By Javeria Younes

    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 […]

    National. News & Events. December 12, 2016

    “No Right Of Freedom Of Expression Without The Right To Know!” – HRCP

    By Human Rights Commission of Pakistan 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, […]

    Blawgs. Commentary. November 10, 2016 1

    Freedom Of Expression Or Freedom To Express Hatred

    By Sheikh Waqas Bin Aamir

    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 […]

    National. News & Events. September 23, 2016 1

    LHC Declares Ban On Maalik Illegal

    By staff

    LHC Declares Ban On Maalik Illegal The Singh High Court recently declared the ban on Maalik (the movie) illegal on September 6th 2016 and ordered the film to […]

    Commentary. Guest Columnists. September 15, 2016 2

    Prevention Of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) Continues Draconian Laws In Pakistan

    By Javeria Younes

    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 […]

    Commentary. Guest Columnists. September 15, 2016 1

    The Cyber Crime Bill Controversy

    By Sabena Siddiqui

    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 […]

    Commentary. Guest Columnists. August 7, 2016

    Freedom Of Press Versus Right Of Reputation – My Rights Are Better Than Yours

    By Asfandyar Khan Tareen

    Freedom Of Press Versus Right Of Reputation – My Rights Are Better Than Yours My words are my pride – I can attack your character as […]

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