Writ Petition No.67129/2020 (8) media is now considered to be the most productive element in spreading and sharing knowledge and ideas, ultimately benefiting the public at large. Having observed that, this Court is conscious of the fact that despite all above pointed benefits, comparatively a few of the social media users have resorted to use it for destructive purpose. In this context we are aware that the social forums unfortunately are being used, by some of the elements, negatively, and by their such nefarious activities, the laws of the countries are being violated, religious feelings of all kinds of communities are being hit, let it be said that all this is being done under the cover of “freedom of expression” and “freedom of speech”. 10. At this juncture it is important to mention here that some individuals are of the view that Article 19 and 19-A of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973, has granted uninterrupted right of freedom of speech and information, therefore, no action can be taken against any such material, as is part of this writ petition. But, they are totally ignorant of the fact that Article 19 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973 in clear terms provides that said liberty should be 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. The Court is cognizant that freedom of expression is considered to be a foundational human right of the greatest importance. Yet it is important to remember that freedom of expression, speech, tolerance and respect go hand in hand. Perhaps some wrongdoers are not aware of the

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