Article 19: Freedom of speech, etc
The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan · Constitution of Pakistan · PART II · in_force
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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, [commission of] or incitement to an offence.
Effective date: 1973-08-14
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Article 18: Freedom of trade, business or professionArticle 19A: Right to informationArticle 17: Freedom of associationArticle 20: Freedom to profess religion and to manage religious institutionsArticle 16: Freedom of assemblyArticle 21: Safeguard against taxation for purposes of any particular religion
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