by Syed Ali Shah in The Express Tribune, December 20th, 2023.
QUETTA: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar on Tuesday reiterated that under existing laws, the government has the authority to ban and terminate individuals or entities, clarifying that the government operates within the framework of law, neither portraying itself as villains nor heroes of human rights.
He underscored the importance of upholding the rule of law, rejecting any attempts to justify violence under the guise of human rights.
Speaking to students in Quetta, …..emphasised that the Constitution allows participation in National and Provincial Assembly elections to voice concerns and grievances without resorting to violence.
He highlighted the upcoming elections on February 8, urging citizens to engage in the democratic process by submitting nomination papers and expressing their views through legitimate political channels.Regarding violence, the caretaker prime minister asserted that the state will determine whether violence is justifiable or not……
PM Kakar asserted that the government has the right to control the expression of information under the law. He acknowledged the freedom of expression for the media but emphasised that it is subject to legal constraints……
https://tribune.com.pk/story/2450541/govt-can-ban-anyone-under-the-law-says-kakar
