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Freedom of speech in Pakistan

19.Freedom of speech, etc.โˆ’ Every citizen shall have the right toย freedom of speech and expression, and there shall be freedom ofย the press, subject to any reasonable restrictions imposed by law inย the interest of the glory of Islam or the integrity, security orย defence of Pakistan or any part thereof, friendly relations withย foreign States, public order, decency or morality, or in relation toย contempt of court,ย commission of or incitement to an offence.

19A. Right to informationโˆ’Every citizen shall have the right toย have access to information in all matters of public importance subjectย to regulation and reasonable restrictions imposed by law.


SOURCE: THE CONSTITUTION OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN