The Pakistani Spectator

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Posts Tagged ‘freedom of expression’

Facebook Banned

By Talal Hussain Malik • May 20th, 2010 • Category: Politics

Facebook has finally been banned in Pakistan, a step that I really appreciate a lot. It is such a shame to what extent the so-called educated societies of the developed world would fall on the pretext of freedom of thought and expression, and hurt the religious sentiments of Muslims. They have done this before and [...]



Celebrating Independence Day with Freedom

By Mian Usman • Aug 14th, 2009 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look

It is always good to see live wires in a dull routine of our nation especially in the second week of August every year. All of a sudden as if a reminder struck our mind to refresh our memory, a wave of happiness and pride take charge of us we want to celebrate the independence [...]