FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AS A BASIC HUMAN RIGHT IN PAKISTAN: A FANTASY OR A REALITY?

Authors

  • Awais H. Gillani Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
  • Noman Ishfaq Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan
  • Malik Zia ud Din Department of Law, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52567/pjsr.v3i3.412

Abstract

This research aims to improve Pakistan's present derailing state of freedom of speech. The study employs qualitative surveys and interviews to understand the dominant dynamics of free speech from diverse stakeholders. The survey, conducted in two provinces of Pakistan—Punjab, and Sindh, people have been given the right of freedom of expression but with certain limitations, i.e., "the greatness of Islam, law, and order, and national security." Many individuals, especially minorities, journalists, and human rights campaigners, are subjected to these restrictions. Exploitation seems clear in many cases, such as missing people and targeted murders. A detailed analysis revealed a pressing need to clarify ambiguity in several Constitutional articles to minimize exploitation. Furthermore, a thorough definition of freedom of speech must be established and disseminated to the general public not to misinterpret or disrespect other people's beliefs, views, and ideas.

Keywords: Fundamental Human Rights, Media, Law, Freedom of speech, Freedom of expression, Pakistan, Army, Judiciary, Blasphemy, Constitution

Author Biographies

  • Awais H. Gillani, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan

    Assistant Professor 

     

     

  • Noman Ishfaq, Department of Media Studies, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan

    M.Phil. Scholar

  • Malik Zia ud Din, Department of Law, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Pakistan

    Lecturer 

Additional Files

Published

2022-06-22

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2021): Pakistan Journal of Social Research (PJSR)

Section

Research Article

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How to Cite

[1]
“FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AS A BASIC HUMAN RIGHT IN PAKISTAN: A FANTASY OR A REALITY?”, Pak. J, Soc. Sci., vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 535–543, Jun. 2022, doi: 10.52567/pjsr.v3i3.412.