The document discusses the state of free speech in Pakistan, referencing Article 19 of the 1973 Constitution, which guarantees the right to freedom of speech while allowing for reasonable restrictions. It highlights issues of online censorship and the control exerted by authorities, emphasizing the importance of public expression and the role of emerging digital platforms. The author calls for an awakened society to uphold and advocate for their rights to free speech.

1. Free Speech In Pakistan Dr. Awab Alvi http://teeth.com.pk/blog This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 Unported License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, 171 Second Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, California, 94105, USA.

2. Free Speech Hurts the People who have something to hide

6. If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they DO NOT want to hear George Orwell

7. Gagged into Silence Gagged into Submission

8. Know Your Rights In Pakistan

9. Article 19 Freedom of Speech The Constitution of Pakistan (1973)

10. Article 19 Every citizen shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression , and there shall be freedom of the press , subject to any reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the interest of the glory of Islam or the integrity, security or defence of Pakistan or any part thereof, friendly relations with foreign States , public order , decency or morality , or in relation to contempt of court , or incitement to an offence .

11. Freedom of Expression = HELL

12. Selective Freedom of Expression

13. Online Censorship Exclusively controlled by PTA and the present day Rulers and Monarchs

18. The Online Revolution Voices of the People of Pakistan being heard via Blogs and Web Portals

23. Do we give up? Do we stand up? Do we speak up?

24. An awakened society BE PROUD