Writ Petition No.67129/2020
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last and final resort, the authority would block all such
sites at once without any space.
12.
Having taken into account the importance of the
issue, which admittedly can augment the sentiments of
general public particularly illiterate people, this Court is
persuaded to hold that the actions taken by the
government functionaries so far in this regard are
straightway deficient, therefore, the matter requiring
imminent intention appropriate measures are essential.
Hence, while taking into account all the aspects, this
Court deems it appropriate to pass the following
directions:➢ Government shall establish a cell under PTA
wherein I.T. Experts and Islamic Scholars must be
included as members. The said cell shall keep an
eye on websites as well as social media programs.
Wherever any objectionable content is observed
as defamatory the same shall be referred to the
Islamic Scholars and if it is found that any act or
omission in the said content violates any
provision of law within Pakistan, is against the
beliefs of the Muslims and against the integrity of
State, adequate steps shall be taken for blockage
of the relevant website/social media page, etc. and
simultaneously legal proceedings against the
delinquent be initiated.
➢ Under Article 2-A of the Constitution projection
and protection of Islam is duty of the Government
and for this purpose the Government shall
establish
an
official
website/portal
where
authentic copy of Holy Book (Qura’n) with
translation by known scholars
along
with
‘Ahadith books, all laws relating to Khatam-e-
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