Protecting freedom of expression not lies
Seniors plz evaluate
Freedom of expression is a fundamental right of the citizens and it is always allowed in truly democratic states. It is guaranteed by the constitutions, and state-institutions are made responsible to protect the freedom of expression. The citizens of a sovereign state are allowed healthy criticism on the policies of state. But, unfortunately, in Pakistan freedom of expression is always suppressed under the dictator’s regime. Media channels have faced severe punitive measures and bitter policies of the successive governments. They can never become a voice of the people. However, this fundamental right must not be misused. Propaganda, exaggeration and misleading information must be avoided which may create chaos in the country and de-track the development of process of the state. Information based on biased perceptions and insufficient evidence is always harmful for the peace a society. Same is being done by most of the main stream media channels in Pakistan. Mostly, do not properly investigate the reports and facts, and provide misleading information to the people. For the sole purpose of popularity they exaggerate the facts. All this is, morally and psychologically, weakening the mental capacity of the people and they are more confused than ever. Media channels are backed by the political parties and, reportedly, by some foreign elements. Such a freedom of expression, based on providing superficial and false information, is a social and political evil which must not be protected on the pretext of freedom of expression. Rather, freedom of expression means speaking truth and doing healthy criticism. It gives the people a right to speak of their miseries and sufferings, and invite others to help them out.
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