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 […]
Limits of International Human Rights Law in Digital Content Moderation
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 […]
Counsel, Your Petition is Premature
“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 […]
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 […]
Fundamental Rights and How to Enforce Them
“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 […]
Things You Cannot Express – According to Pakistani Law
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 […]
Freedom of Speech and Censorship: A Tug-Of-War
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 […]
Is The Misuse of Pakistan’s Blasphemy Law Wiping Out Its Religious Minorities?
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 […]
Lankesh And Free Speech: Gagged, Tortured And Shot
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 […]
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 […]
LHC Declares Ban On Maalik Illegal
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]