Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Clause stopping prisoners from discussing politics with visitors is unconstitutional, rules IHC

Clause preventing prisoners from discussing politics with visitors is unconstitutional, rules IHC

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that a clause preventing prisoners from discussing politics with their visitors is unconstitutional. Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan held that this restriction infringes on the fundamental right to freedom of expression as guaranteed by Pakistan’s constitution. This decision followed an incident where Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders were … Read more