Page-3 W.P. No.666/2022 promulgation thereof unconstitutional, is declared invalid as beyond reasonable doubt and it is, therefore, struck down. (f) The offence under section 20 of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 to the extent of the expression “or harms the reputation” and the punishment thereof is unconstitutional, invalid beyond reasonable doubt and is, therefore, struck down. (g) The proceedings against the petitioners in the connected consequently quashed. a petitions nullity However, the and are thus aggrieved complainants would be at liberty to avail the remedies respective provided laws in the under context the of defamation. (h) The Federal Government is expected to review the defamation laws, particularly the Defamation Ordinance, 2002 and thereafter legislation (Parliament) propose to the appropriate Majlis-e-Shoora for implementation effective. making its