In this edition of article 2, we focus on the freedom of expression. The right to express freely—to convey and receive information—is fundamental in the functioning of a democratic regime. […]
Introduction : Volume 14 Number 03 & 04
Month: May 2016
Freedom of speech: Cases during, after Musharraff
Editor’s Note: In this article, Reyes examines 28 individual cases, from 2004 to 2015, on free speech during and after Pervez Musharraff’s regime. Reyes took a comparative analysis in approaching […]
‘Speak freely at your own risk’
Editor’s Note: Naveed’s article examines the absence of freedom of expression in Pakistan by looking into the constitutional, legal, political, security and religious perspectives. He traces the denial of freedom […]
Pretexts on curbing free speech: Terrorism, extremism and blasphemy
Editor’s Note: Younes’article explains that journalists, scholars, human rights defenders and political activists are routinely attacked for writing and commenting on religious extremism and abuses by security forces. Journalists are […]
Comments on the Prevention of Electronic Crime Bill (PEC)
Editor’s Note: In this article, Younes argues that the text of the proposed Prevention of Electronic Crime Bill (PEC), a legislation aimed at preventing internet-related crimes, would further shrink space […]
Right to information is not the State’s priority
Editor’s Note: Moosvi’s article traces the origins of how and why Pakistani authorities “do not feel it is their responsibility to provide information”. He argues that the “long military rule” […]
Student movement in Pakistan
by Syed Ehtisham, writer and researcher In order to get a clear idea of the student movement in Pakistan, we have to look at the religious make up of the […]
Social, political and religious repression on women
Editor’s Note: In this article, Khaliq explains how the deeply held bias against women in Pakistani society, and the State’s collusion to it, have forced women into silence. If the […]
Judicial outcomes, precedents on free speech
Editor’s Note: In this article, Younes examines how courts decide on cases concerning freedom of expression. She points out that the Supreme Court affirms the protection of this right as “essential […]
Media and the Role of the State
by Dr. Tauseef Ahmed Khan History Development in communication between humans paved the way for a change in society. Since the earliest times, human civilisation used signs and later symbols to […]