The article 19 of the constitution reads “Every citizen shall have the right to freedom of speech and expression an there shall be freedom of press, subject to any reasonable restriction imposed by law in the interest of the glory of Islam or the integrity, security or defense of Pakistan or any part thereof, friendly relations with foreign states, public order, decency or morality, in relation to contempt of court (commission of) or incitement to an offence”.
In my opinion the circumstance of human rights in Pakistan is unpredictable because of the nation’s decent variety, huge population, its status as a creating nation and a sovereign, Islamic republic and in addition a majority rule government with a blend of both Islamic and mainstream laws.
The Constitution of Pakistan accommodates major rights, which incorporate the right to speak freely, opportunity of thought, flexibility of data, opportunity of religion, opportunity of affiliation, opportunity of the press, flexibility of get together and the (contingent) appropriate to remain battle ready. The Clauses likewise accommodate an autonomous Supreme Court, division of official and legal, an autonomous legal, free Human Rights commission and flexibility of development inside the nation and abroad. In any case it is easy to refute how much these provisos are regarded by and by.
The government muzzled dissenting voices in nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and media. It passed vague and over broad cyber crimes legislation installing new curbs of freedom of expression and criminalizing peaceful internet use.
Women, religious minorities, and transgender people faced violent attacks, insecurity, and persecution, with the government failing to provide adequate protection and hold perpetrators accountable.
According to tribune Child marriage remains a serious concern in Pakistan, with 21 percent of girls marrying before the age of 18. In January 2016, a proposal submitted to parliament by whom aimed to raise the legal minimum age to 18 for females and introduce harsher penalties for those who arrange child marriage. However, on January 14, 2016, the proposal was withdrawn following strong pressure from the Council of Islamic Ideology, a body that advises the parliament on Islamic law. The council criticized the proposal as “anti-Islamic” and “blasphemous.”Violence against women and girls including rape, murder through so-called honor killings, acid attacks, domestic violence, and forced marriage remained routine. Pakistani human rights NGOs estimate that there are about 1,000 “honor killings” every year.
In conclusion my point of view is that the conditions prevailing today in Pakistan affect every individual life. If we are to improve conditions then the law must be upheld to bring peace and security to the land and to build lives of dignity and respect. It is duty of every individual to stand up and prevent any violations or breaking of the law. If we are to build a better nation then familiarity with the law is also to some degree necessary.
ABDUL ALI KHAN
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