Media lawyers like Yasser operate in a difficult legal context. The lack of protections for freedom of expression amount to a high level of self-censorship. Asked about the environment in the Country, Yasser explains:. The legal side is clear enough. Jurisprudence in Pakistan seems to hold the questions of sovereignty and Islamic values in high regard and are not always forthcoming. Lawyers like Yasser are necessary in countries with such a delicate climate for media freedom.
Their work is necessary to promote better practices and to champion democracy and human rights. Change might be slow and difficult to obtain, but it has to be sought, as Yasser concludes:.
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He won of course […]. I wonder why? Anyone who has observed the sustained assault on Pakistan on the Internet can plainly see how India has played its cards. The Indian propaganda machine has been constantly at work on the […]. This has been done under Article 31 of the Constitution, which is a principle of policy.
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